Rio Itanhaém
1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
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Artist
Benedito Calixto
Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Rio Itanhaém is a 1898 oil by Benedito Calixto, a Post-Impressionism work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
The painting shows a serene landscape with a body of water, possibly a lake or river, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background. In the foreground, several small boats are scattered across the water, each carrying one or two people. The sky above is a soft, pale yellow, with a few wispy clouds scattered about. A closer look reveals a small building on the right side of the painting, nestled among the trees. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter.
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