1884
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Pedro Magalhães is a 1884 oil by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
The painting depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a black suit jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or professional setting. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, who was known for his realistic depictions of everyday life and people.
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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