Victor Brecheret (1894–1955) was an Italian-Brazilian sculptor who played a pivotal role in introducing modernist aesthetics to Brazilian sculpture in the early 20th century. Born in Farnese, Italy, he emigrated to Brazil in 1904 and later studied at the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in São Paulo. Brecheret further honed his craft in Rome under the tutelage of Arturo Dazzi, absorbing influences from European modernist movements such as Cubism and Art Deco. His work is characterized by a synthesis of classical forms with Brazilian themes, evident in his use of indigenous motifs and stylized human figures. A key figure in the 1922 Semana de Arte Moderna, Brecheret's sculptures, like Eva (1919) and O Sepultamento (1923), exemplify his innovative approach. His monumental Monumento às Bandeiras (1953), located in São Paulo's Ibirapuera Park, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy in Brazilian art.