Artwork
Paõ Dassucar
Paõ Dassucar is a graphite painting by Jules Marie Vincent de Sinety. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
About this work
Overview
Paõ Dassucar is a graphite landscape created by Jules Marie Vincent de Sinety around 1862, featuring a serene natural scene with a prominent rock formation, boats, and a light sky.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a tranquil landscape of Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing calmness and tranquility through the depiction of sailing boats, a serene body of water, and a sparse, cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the work leverages the medium to achieve depth and pronounced texture, notably in the central rock formation, while maintaining an airy quality in the sky.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1862 by French artist Jules Marie Vincent de Sinety, the piece is now part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jules Marie Vincent de Sinety (1812–1898) was an artist, born in Aix-en-Provence.
