Artwork

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Morro Dois Irmãos) (atribuído)

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Morro Dois Irmãos) (atribuído), by Nicola Antonio Facchinetti, oil, 1872
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Morro Dois Irmãos) (atribuído), by Nicola Antonio Facchinetti, oil, 1872

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Morro Dois Irmãos) (atribuído) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Nicola Antonio Facchinetti. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

About this work

Overview

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Morro Dois Irmãos) (atribuído) is an oil on canvas landscape painting, attributed to Nicola Antonio Facchinetti, dating to circa 1872. It is part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene natural scene of Rio de Janeiro, focusing on Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas with the Morro Dois Irmãos mountain range in the background, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Facchinetti employed visible brushstrokes and a palette dominated by greens, blues, with accents of brown and gray, utilizing light and color to create depth and atmospheric perspective.

History & Provenance

Created around 1872, the work is attributed to Nicola Antonio Facchinetti. Its ownership history prior to its current location at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo is not detailed here.

Context

Painted during a period of Brazilian modernization and cultural flourishing, the piece reflects a growing interest in capturing the country's natural beauty on canvas.

Legacy

As an attributed work in a state museum, it contributes to the understanding of 19th-century Brazilian landscape painting, though its specific impact or influence is not broadly highlighted in available information.

Artist & collection