Artwork

Paisagem

Paisagem, by António Carneiro, unspecified, 1898
Paisagem, by António Carneiro, unspecified, 1898

Paisagem is an unspecified painting by the Symbolist artist António Carneiro. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

About this work

Overview

Paisagem is a 1898 painting by António Carneiro, a Portuguese artist associated with the Symbolist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene riverbank scene with a bridge and buildings, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility through its composition and muted color palette.

Technique & Style

Carneiro's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye through the landscape and emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, having been created by Carneiro as part of his work within the Symbolist movement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of António Carneiro

Artist

António Carneiro

António Teixeira Carneiro Júnior (16 September 1872 – 31 March 1930) was a Portuguese painter, illustrator, poet and art professor.