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Hazy Day, by Antônio Parreiras, oil, 1900

Hazy Day

Antônio Parreiras

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

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Overview

Hazy Day is a 1900 oil by Antônio Parreiras, a Impressionism work, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?
Antônio Parreiras
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

The painting "Hazy Day" by Antônio Parreiras depicts a serene landscape with a dirt road winding through a field, flanked by trees and bushes on the right. The sky above is a soft, hazy grey, with no visible sun or clouds. The artist's use of muted colors creates a sense of calmness and tranquility. In the foreground, the dirt road stretches out, inviting the viewer to follow its path. The trees and bushes on the right add depth and texture to the scene, while the hazy sky provides a subtle backdrop. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Antônio Parreiras
Artist

Antônio Parreiras

Antônio Diogo da Silva Parreiras (20 January 1860 – 17 October 1937) was a Brazilian painter, designer, and illustrator.

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