Artwork
Boy with a mandolin
Boy with a mandolin is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Belmiro de Almeida. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
About this work
Overview
Boy with a Mandolin is an 1897 oil painting by Brazilian artist Belmiro de Almeida, currently part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy intently playing a mandolin, dressed in formal attire. The boy's serious expression and focused posture highlight the instrument as the central subject, conveying a sense of quiet dedication to music.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features a dark, indistinct background that contrasts with the detailed, centrally placed figure and instrument, drawing the viewer's attention to the boy's engagement with the mandolin.
History & Provenance
Created in 1897, the painting is now held in the permanent collection of the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Artist & collection
