1924
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Canto de praia (Baixada santista) is a 1924 oil by Benedito Calixto, a Impressionism work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a serene beach scene, with a calm sea and a few rocks in the foreground. The sky is light blue with white clouds, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful. In the distance, there are mountains and a few trees on the right side of the painting. The artist has used oil paint to create this landscape, which is held at the São Paulo Museum of Art. This painting is a great example of the artist's use of color and composition to create a sense of tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter.
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