Artwork
Hazy Day
Hazy Day is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Antônio Parreiras. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
About this work
Overview
Hazy Day is an oil painting created in 1900 by Antônio Parreiras, a Brazilian artist associated with the Impressionist movement. The work captures a serene landscape scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil landscape with a winding dirt road, trees, bushes, and rolling hills under a pale blue sky. The warm, diffused light and soft colors evoke a sense of peace.
Technique & Style
Parreiras employed loose, expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of Impressionism, to convey movement and energy. The emphasis on capturing light and atmosphere further aligns with Impressionist principles.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1900, Hazy Day is part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Brazil.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Antônio Diogo da Silva Parreiras (20 January 1860 – 17 October 1937) was a Brazilian painter, designer, and illustrator.
