a portuguese master of multiple disciplines armando pereira de basto, a portuguese painter, illustrator, sculptor, and decorator, left an indelible mark on the art world with his versatile talents. born on may 26, 1889, in porto, portugal, and passing away in 1923 in minho province, de basto's life was a testament to his passion for the arts. early education and influences de basto attended the escola superior de belas-artes do porto f…