Artwork
Casa em Cascais
Casa em Cascais is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Carlos Bonvalot. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
About this work
Overview
Casa em Cascais is a 1928 painting by Portuguese artist Carlos Bonvalot, exemplifying his realist depictions of everyday life in the coastal town of Cascais.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a house with a lush garden, featuring a prominent tree, light-colored façade, brown roof, and blue door, surrounded by vibrant flowers and shrubs.
Technique & Style
Bonvalot's use of bold brushstrokes and chiaroscuro creates a dynamic, dimensional effect, capturing the interplay of light and shadow on the house and garden.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum's collection and reflects Bonvalot's post-impressionist style, while also showcasing his skill as a landscape painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlos Augusto Bonvalot (24 July 1893 – 13 February 1934) was an early 20th-century Portuguese painter, noted for his portraits of an intimist nature and for his realist depictions of daily life around the town of Cascais.
