1920
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Dominant colour
Death of Fernão Dias Paes Leme is a 1920 oil by Antônio Parreiras, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
This painting depicts a man lying on the ground, dressed in old-fashioned clothing and a hat. He appears to be deceased, with his body relaxed and his head tilted back. The man is surrounded by foliage, with trees and leaves visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and melancholic, with muted colors used to convey a sense of sadness and loss. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall mood of the piece. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Antônio Diogo da Silva Parreiras (20 January 1860 – 17 October 1937) was a Brazilian painter, designer, and illustrator.
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