Ciclistas (Cyclists)Iberê Bassani Camargo · 1989

  • Creation date1989
  • Dimensions180.0 x 213.0 cm
  • MuseumIberê Camargo Foundation
No início da década de 1980, a figura humana reapareceu na pintura de Iberê Camargo. Morando novamente em Porto Alegre, o artista tinha o costume de desenhar no Parque da Redenção. Entre seus frequentadores, os ciclistas lhe chamavam a atenção de maneira especial. As anotações em seus cadernos, inicialmente simples registros de passeios no parque, logo ganhariam um significado maior. Ao lado dos Carretéis e das Idiotas, os Ciclistas se tornaram um elemento emblemático em sua obra. Por meio desses personagens, Iberê expressou sua angústia e seu ceticismo diante da modernidade. Carregadas de matéria pictórica, essas figuras, desprovidas de feições, vagam sem rumo, em um pedalar que parece não levar a lugar algum.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Ciclistas (Cyclists)
  • Artist: Iberê Bassani Camargo
  • Year: 1989
  • Original dimensions: 180.0 x 213.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Iberê Camargo Foundation
  • Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

What are the format and size of "Ciclistas (Cyclists)"?

The format of "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" is landscape, and the original measures 180 x 213 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

Which museum holds the original "Ciclistas (Cyclists)"?

You can see the original "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" at the Iberê Camargo Foundation, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

When was "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" made?

The creation of "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" by Iberê Bassani Camargo is dated 1989.

At what age did Iberê Bassani Camargo make "Ciclistas (Cyclists)"?

When "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" was created in 1989, Iberê Bassani Camargo - born in 1914 - was 75 years old.

Is "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" by Iberê Bassani Camargo a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Ciclistas (Cyclists)" by Iberê Bassani Camargo has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Who is the artist behind "Ciclistas (Cyclists)"?

"Ciclistas (Cyclists)" is attributed to Iberê Bassani Camargo.

Is "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" by Iberê Bassani Camargo a bright or a dark artwork?

In terms of perceived brightness, "Ciclistas (Cyclists)" by Iberê Bassani Camargo is deep_shadow.

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