Victor Meirelles
1832–1903 · Brazilian · 8 artworks
RomanticismAcademicismGrand scale compositionsHistorical accuracyDetailed rendering of figuresDramatic lightingUse of allegory
artist bio
Victor Meirelles de Lima was a prominent Brazilian painter of the 19th century, known for his large-scale historical and allegorical paintings. He played a crucial role in establishing a national artistic identity in Brazil through his depictions of significant historical events and landscapes.
8 artworks
A primeira missa no Brasil
1861
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Estudo para Panorama do Rio de Janeiro
1885
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São João Batista no cárcere
1852
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Juramento da Princesa Isabel
1875
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A degolação de São João Batista
1855
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A passagem de Humaitá
1886
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Vista do Desterro
1851
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Cristo sobre as ondas
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