Artwork

Paisagem

Paisagem, by Ernesto de Fiori, oil, 1944
Paisagem, by Ernesto de Fiori, oil, 1944

Paisagem is an oil painting by Ernesto de Fiori. It dates from 1944 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Paisagem is a 1944 oil painting by Ernesto de Fiori, a painter and sculptor of Italian and Austrian descent.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a columned building on the left, trees in the foreground, and a cloudy sky. The muted colors evoke a peaceful atmosphere.

Technique & Style

De Fiori used varied brushstrokes to create texture and depth, contributing to the overall tranquil effect of the scene.

History & Provenance

De Fiori created Paisagem while living in Brazil, having emigrated there after facing persecution from the Nazi regime for his art. The painting is now held in the São Paulo Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernesto de Fiori

Artist

Ernesto de Fiori

Ernesto de Fiori (12 December 1884 – 24 April 1945) was a German painter and sculptor of Italian and Austrian descent.