Artwork

Seascape (II)

Seascape (II), by Antônio Parreiras, oil, 1902
Seascape (II), by Antônio Parreiras, oil, 1902

Seascape (II) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Antônio Parreiras. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

About this work

Overview

Seascape (II) is a 1902 oil painting by Antônio Parreiras, a Brazilian artist known for his work in various visual arts disciplines.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil coastal scene with sailboats on the water, set against a subtle background landscape that adds depth to the composition.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features visible brushstrokes and a textured quality, characteristic of Parreiras's style, which is associated with the impressionist movement.

History & Provenance

Seascape (II) is part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Antônio Parreiras

Artist

Antônio Parreiras

Antônio Diogo da Silva Parreiras (20 January 1860 – 17 October 1937) was a Brazilian painter, designer, and illustrator.