ernesto do canto faria e maia, known as ernesto canto da maia, was a portuguese sculptor born in ponta delgada, portugal, in 1890. he died in the same city in 1981. canto da maia was a prominent figure in the first generation of portuguese modernist artists. early life and career ernesto do canto faria e maia began his artistic career at a young age, studying sculpture and painting. he was known for his sensitive work and his career wa…