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Lagoa dos Freitas. Brazil

Unknown

graphite

paper

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Landscape Human Figure Landscape Natural Landscape Rio De Janeiro

Dominant colour

Lagoa dos Freitas. Brazil is a graphite by Unknown, depicting Human Figure, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?: Unknown
Where can I see it?: Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This image is a graphite drawing of a serene lake scene. In the foreground, a small boat floats on the calm water, with a figure standing in it, possibly fishing. The surrounding landscape features trees and hills, with a few buildings visible on the left side of the image. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the drawing, with the contrast between light and dark areas adding visual interest. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.