Artwork
Panorama da Baía de Guanabara
Panorama da Baía de Guanabara is an unspecified painting by Emeric Essex Vidal. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Panorama da Baía de Guanabara is a painting by Emeric Essex Vidal, an English naval officer and watercolourist, created in 1826 during his time in Brazil.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Guanabara Bay, showcasing a serene landscape with numerous boats on the water, surrounded by low mountains or hills in the distance. It captures the tranquility of the scene, providing a visual record of the region's scenery and inhabitants.
Technique & Style
Vidal's use of color ranges from dark greens and browns for the landscape and boats to lighter shades for the sky and water. Smooth and even brushstrokes contribute to the overall calmness of the painting, characteristic of his detailed and realistic style.
History & Provenance
The painting was executed during Vidal's travels in Brazil, where he documented local customs and landscapes as a landscape painter and costumbrista. His work remains a valuable historical reference for the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emeric Essex Vidal (29 March 1791 – 7 May 1861) was an English watercolourist and naval officer.
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