António Teixeira Lopes: A Life in Sculpture Born: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal (1866) Died: 1942 António Teixeira Lopes was a prominent Portuguese sculptor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Vila Nova de Gaia, he came from a family deeply involved in the arts; his father, José Joaquim Teixeira Lopes, was also a renowned sculptor and ceramist. This familial connection significantly shaped António's artistic journey, providing him with an early introduction to sculpting techniques and fostering a lifelong dedication to the craft. Early Life and Education Formal Train…