Early Life and Education Born: April 29, 1843, in Areia, Brazil Died: October 7, 1905 Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo displayed artistic talent from a young age, considered a child prodigy. He participated as a draftsman on an expedition of naturalists through the Brazilian Northeast, receiving government support for his studies. Furthered his education in Paris, studying with renowned painters and also dedicating himself…