Joaquim Machado de Castro | |
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 Portrait of the Master Sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro | |
| Born | 19 June 1731 |
| Died | 17 November 1822 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Patron(s) | Joseph I of Portugal |
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Joaquim Machado de Castro (19 June 1731 – 17 November 1822) was one of Portugal's foremost sculptors. He wrote extensively on his works and the theory behind them, including a full-length discussion of the statue of King Joseph I entitled Descripção analytica da execução da estatua equestre, Lisbon 1810.