Georgina de Albuquerque
1885–1962 · Brazilian · 12 artworks
ImpressionismImpastoBroken colorEmphasis on light and atmosphereDepiction of Brazilian landscapesGenre scenes of daily life
artist bio
Georgina de Albuquerque was a prominent Brazilian Impressionist painter and educator. She is known for her landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes that capture Brazilian life and history, and for her role as director of the Escola Nacional de Belas Artes.
what you'll learn
Studying Albuquerque's work allows students to understand the adaptation of Impressionist techniques to a Brazilian context. Students can learn about capturing light and atmosphere in landscapes and portraying everyday life through her genre scenes.
related: Eliseu Visconti
