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Boats in the Sand on a Beach (Seascape), by Benedito Calixto, oil, 1919

Boats in the Sand on a Beach (Seascape)

Benedito Calixto

1919

oil

canvas

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Boats in the Sand on a Beach (Seascape) is a 1919 oil by Benedito Calixto, a Impressionism work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Benedito Calixto
When & what style?
1919 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a serene beach scene with boats in the sand, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant mountain range. The sky above is a soft blue, dotted with a few wispy clouds. In the foreground, the sandy beach stretches out, punctuated by a few boats and a large rock formation to the right. The artist's use of warm, muted colors creates a sense of calm and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the gentle curves of the hills and the soft folds of the clouds. The overall effect is one of peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful seascape, explore the works of Benedito Calixto.

About the artist

Portrait of Benedito Calixto
Artist

Benedito Calixto

Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter.

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