Jose Malhoa
1855–1933 · Portuguese · 13 artworks
RealismImpressionismRealist depiction of everyday lifeImpressionistic brushworkUse of light and shadow to create atmosphereGenre paintingPortraiture
artist bio
José Malhoa was a prominent Portuguese Realist and Impressionist painter, known for his genre scenes and portraits that captured the essence of Portuguese life and culture. He played a significant role in the development of modern Portuguese art, blending academic training with a sensitivity to contemporary social issues and artistic trends.
what you'll learn
Studying Malhoa's work allows students to explore the intersection of Realism and Impressionism, focusing on how artists can depict everyday life while experimenting with light and color. Students can learn to analyze how social commentary is embedded within seemingly simple scenes.
related: Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet
13 artworks
Autumn
1918
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The Artist's Studio
1894
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Portrait of Queen D Leonor
1926
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The bakers, a market in Figueiró
1898
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Os Bebados ou Festejando o S. Martinho
1907
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Portrait of Carlos I of Portugal
1891
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Dying the clothes
1905
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Corn in the sun
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The Atelier of the Sculptor Simões de Almeida
1883
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Praia das Maçãs
1918
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Gozando os rendimentos
1893
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A sesta
1909
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O Emigrante
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