Domingo Ordoñana

Don Domingo Ordoñana (1829-1897), was a prominent rancher in Soriano Department in Uruguay.

He was noted for patronizing works of national commemorative importance.

[1] These include a memorial obelisk to the landing of the Thirty-Three Orientals at Agraciada Beach.

He also hosted at his Casa Blanca ranch the distinguished artist Juan Manuel Blanes during the latter's execution of his major work depicting the oath of the Thirty-Three Orientals.

[2] Don Domingo was also noted for introducing various schemes of agricultural improvement.

Drawing made by Juan Bellver under the pseudonym Juan Sanuy (1856 - 1908) of the Uruguayan merchant Domingo Ordoñana