Monument to King José I
The Equestrian Statue of King Joseph I is an icon in Lisbon and its location in the busy Praça do Comércio means the statue is always in the public eye. The sculptor, Machado de Castro, is still celebrated today, and the year 2012 was designated to honor this sculptor and his accomplishments. The restoration of the sculpture will be aligned with additional cultural projects and exhibitions that will feature the artist’s work under the title “Fame and Triumph—the Sculptor Machado de Castro.” The restoration of this work will serve as a tribute to the arts and cultural heritage of Portugal’s capital.
Text courtesy or the Wordl Monuments Fund.
Monument to King José I
The Equestrian Statue of King Joseph I is an icon in Lisbon and its location in the busy Praça do Comércio means the statue is always in the public eye. The sculptor, Machado de Castro, is still celebrated today, and the year 2012 was designated to honor this sculptor and his accomplishments. The restoration of the sculpture will be aligned with additional cultural projects and exhibitions that will feature the artist’s work under the title “Fame and Triumph—the Sculptor Machado de Castro.” The restoration of this work will serve as a tribute to the arts and cultural heritage of Portugal’s capital.
Text courtesy or the Wordl Monuments Fund.