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Boy, by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, oil, 1898

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Boy is a 1898 oil by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, a Impressionism work, depicting Infant, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This painting shows a baby's head and shoulders. The baby is sleeping, with their eyes closed and their head tilted slightly to the side. They have light skin and light hair. The background is a soft, muted color. The baby's face is peaceful, with a subtle expression. The artist has used gentle brushstrokes to capture the softness of the baby's skin. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior.

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Portrait of José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior
Artist

José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior

José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (8 May 1850 – 13 November 1899) was a Brazilian artist and designer; one of the first there to paint in the Realistic tradition of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet.

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