Bust of António Pedro
.jpg) The sculpture in 2011. | |
 Interactive map of Bust of António Pedro | |
| Location | Mário Soares Garden, Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal |
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| Coordinates | 38°45′02.27″N 09°08′58.31″W / 38.7506306°N 9.1495306°W |
| Designer | Costa Motta |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Bronze |
| Opening date | 23 July 1959 |
| Dedicated to | António Pedro |
The bust of António Pedro (Portuguese: busto de António Pedro) is a bronze sculpture in Lisbon, Portugal, placed in the Mário Soares Garden, within the neighbourhood of Campo Grande in the civil parish of Alvalade. It is dedicated to António Pedro, one of the most acclaimed Portuguese actors of the 19th century. The sculpture was designed by Costa Motta, and unveiled on 23 July 1959.
History
The sculpture was proposed by the Lisbon City Council, designed by Costa Motta, and unveiled on 23 July 1959.[1][2]
Design
The monument consists of a bronze bust of António Pedro in a suit, placed on a stone pedestal. It features the following inscription: "Actor António Pedro; 1836–1889". It is located in the southern part of the Mário Soares Garden.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Busto de António Pedro". informacoeseservicos.lisboa.pt (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Arte Pública do Jardim do Campo Grande: Roteiro". getlisbon.com (in Portuguese). 8 May 2024.