Teixeira de Pascoais

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Oeiras > Tapada do Mocho > Casalinho Morais

Location

The space dedicated to Teixeira de Pascoaes is located in the urban area of Casalinho Morais, which is part of the locality of Tapada do Mocho, in the municipality of Oeiras. This point of interest is situated in an area designed for cultural enjoyment and leisure, providing a peaceful and open environment for contemplation.

The Poet of Saudade

The site pays homage to Joaquim Pereira Teixeira de Vasconcelos (1877-1952), better known by his literary pseudonym Teixeira de Pascoaes. He was a central figure in the Portuguese intellectual landscape, distinguishing himself as a poet, writer, and philosopher. His work is inseparable from Saudosismo, a movement that sought to reinterpret national identity and the Portuguese soul, with a strong mystical inclination and a particular sensitivity to landscape and the human condition.

The Sculptural Representation

The homage is visualized in a sculptural piece that seeks to convey the complexity of the poet's thought. The figure features a symbolically prominent head and a face that suggests introspection. The attire, a coat, is crafted with two distinct textures: one smooth, referring to the poet, and another grooved with parallel lines, evoking the philosopher. This work, sculpted from Negro Ruivina de Estremoz marble, is by the sculptor Francisco Simões.

Legacy and Symbolism

This place invites reflection on the profound mark left by Teixeira de Pascoaes in Portuguese literature. His contribution is particularly noteworthy for the original way he approached saudade, a central theme of his poetry. The sculpture, in its conception, is a symbol of the thinker and mystic who, through his writing, explored the idea of cosmic harmony and the progressive spiritualization of the universe, leaving a legacy of empathy and contemplation.

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