Artwork
Lusco-fusco (Paisagem)
Lusco-fusco (Paisagem) is an oil painting by Antônio Parreiras. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
About this work
Overview
Lusco-fusco (Paisagem) is an oil painting created by Brazilian artist Antônio Parreiras around 1908. The work is characterized by a somber landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground and a house in the background, set against a light gray sky.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene yet muted landscape, with a tree on the right and a house on the left. The contrast between the tree's green and brown hues and the predominantly dark tones of the water and house may suggest a contemplative or melancholic atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Parreiras employs a chiaroscuro effect, juxtaposing strong contrasts of light and dark. The use of dark colors in the foreground water and the house, offset by lighter accents on the roof and walls, as well as the tree's foliage, highlights this stylistic choice.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1908, Lusco-fusco (Paisagem) is now part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, reflecting Parreiras' significance in Brazilian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antônio Diogo da Silva Parreiras (20 January 1860 – 17 October 1937) was a Brazilian painter, designer, and illustrator.
