
1903–1962 · Brazilian · 30 artworks
artist bio
Candido Portinari was a prominent Brazilian painter and a key figure in 20th-century Latin American art. He is celebrated for his socially conscious works that depict the lives and struggles of the Brazilian people, blending modern artistic styles with local themes.
what you'll learn
Studying Portinari's work allows students to explore the intersection of art and social commentary, learning how to use visual language to convey powerful messages about human conditions and cultural identity. Students can also analyze his use of color, form, and composition to evoke emotion and create narrative.
related: Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Jose Clemente Orozco

Baile na Roça
1924

Hill
1933

Índia e Mulata
1934

Catechesis
1941

Os retirantes
1944

The Girls of Arcozelo

Colhedores de Café
1935

Carlos Drummond de Andrade

Depósito de óleo

Scarecrow
1959

Navio Negreiro
1950

Meio Ambiente
1934

Auto-Retrato
1957

O Mestiço
1934

Carnaval

Entry into the Forest

Retirantes

Paisagem de Brodósqui
1940

Criança Morta
1944

O Vendedor de Passarinhos

Denise com carneiro branco
1961

São Francisco de Assis
1941

Marriage on the farm
1944

A primeira missa no Brasil
1948

Futebol
1935

O Lavrador de Café
1939

Flautista
1934

Roundelay
1932

Favelas
1930

Cana
1938