The Legacy of the Porto Atelier In the heart of Oporto, a city steeped in maritime history and architectural grandeur, the Workshop of António Soares de Melo stands as a testament to the enduring power of nineteenth-century Portuguese craftsmanship. This creative hub was not merely a place of production but a sanctuary of Neoclassical excellence, where the rigid lines of tradition met the burgeoning realism of a new era. As an atelier, it served as the vital engine behind some of the most significant sculptural achievements in Portugal, breathing life into stone and metal through meticulous…