Carlos Drummond de Andrade statue at Copacabana, Bronze sculpture at Copacabana Beach, Brazil
This bronze sculpture depicts the poet at life size, seated on a bench with his legs crossed and gazing toward the sidewalk. The monument sits on Avenida Atlântica and forms a complete scene combining the figure with a functional seating area.
The monument was unveiled in 2002 to mark the poet's centenary birth anniversary. The sculpture draws from a photograph documenting his regular presence at the beach.
The statue represents a central figure in Brazilian literature and stands along a daily passage where locals and visitors naturally encounter it. It creates a quiet meeting point where people can sit and observe the coastal boulevard.
The statue sits on Avenida Atlântica near lifeguard station 6 and is easily accessible from the sidewalk. The attached bench allows visitors to rest and take in the promenade.
The statue's glasses are regularly damaged and replaced, reflecting how visitors interact with the figure. This ongoing maintenance issue has made the work itself a quirky landmark along the coast.
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