Boy with a mandolin
1897
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
1897
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Boy with a mandolin is a 1897 oil by Belmiro de Almeida, a Impressionism work, depicting lute, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
The painting shows a young boy sitting on a chair, holding a mandolin. He is dressed in a hat, a white collared shirt, a red vest, a dark jacket, and white boots. The boy is looking down at the mandolin, with his left hand holding the neck and his right hand strumming the strings. The background is dark and indistinct, but it appears to be a room with a picture on the wall. The boy's face is serious and intent, and his posture is relaxed but focused. The mandolin is the central focus of the painting, and the boy's hands are positioned to emphasize its importance. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. This painting is a great example of the work of Belmiro de Almeida.
