Almeida Garrett

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Oeiras > Figueirinha

Location

The monument dedicated to Almeida Garrett is located in Figueirinha, a locality in the municipality of Oeiras. It is integrated into the Poets' Park, a vast green space that extends over land once dedicated to agriculture. The configuration of this park, which descends towards the riverside area, allows for a broad and captivating landscape of the Tagus River estuary and the Atlantic Ocean from its highest points, such as Alto do Puxa Feixe.

The Figure of Portuguese Romanticism

The sculpture celebrates João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, a central figure in Portuguese culture, known as the 1st Viscount of Almeida Garrett. Considered the pioneer of the romantic movement in Portugal, with the publication of the poem "Camões," his influence extended across various fields. Garrett was not only a poet, prose writer, and playwright, but also a notable orator and an active political figure.

His legacy encompasses a fundamental role in the development of national theater. He was the one who proposed the construction of the National Theatre of D. Maria II, one of the most emblematic stages in the country, and the creation of the Conservatory of Dramatic Art. This recognition, through the monument, marks his vast contribution to Portuguese literature and cultural identity.

The Sculpture in the Natural Setting

The sculptural representation of Almeida Garrett is one of the pieces that integrate the artistic concept of the Poets' Park, which aims to honor the great personalities of Portuguese poetry and literature through plastic art. This work, authored by the sculptor João Cutileiro, harmonizes with the natural environment of the park. By contemplating the sculpture, visitors are invited to reflect on the historical importance and richness of the poet's literary output, in a setting that unites art with the landscape.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt