Car station in the hinterlandJosé Dos Reis CarvalhoNone

  • Art movementRealism
  • Dimensions4.0 x 29.0 cm
  • MuseumMuseu Histórico Nacional
José dos Reis Carvalho (ca. 1798/1800 - Rio de Janeiro, ca. 1892?) Was a Brazilian painter, draftsman and teacher. In 1824, he joined the first class of the painting course at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (AIBA), when he was a student of Jean-Baptiste Debret. He was a member of the Scientific Exploration Commission, responsible for documenting the ethnographic, zoological and botanical aspects of the Brazilian hinterland, between 1859 and 1861.Inscription:

José Dos Reis Carvalho (? – ?)

José dos Reis Carvalho (c.1800-1893): Brazilian painter & photographer known for historical scenes, Rio de Janeiro customs, & contributions to 19thC art.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Car station in the hinterland
  • Artist: José Dos Reis Carvalho
  • Original dimensions: 4.0 x 29.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Museu Histórico Nacional
  • Movement: Realism
  • Creative period: 19th Century
  • Main color: Gray
  • Keywords: traveler's rest scene, 19th century painting, rural landscape art

Questions & Answers

What are the dimensions of the original "Car station in the hinterland" by José Dos Reis Carvalho?

The original "Car station in the hinterland" by José Dos Reis Carvalho measures 4 x 29 cm.

Is "Car station in the hinterland" by José Dos Reis Carvalho kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in Brazil; the original work is in Brazil.

What art movement does "Car station in the hinterland" by José Dos Reis Carvalho belong to?

"Car station in the hinterland" by José Dos Reis Carvalho belongs to the Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

How do the colors of "Car station in the hinterland" relate to each other?

The color harmony of "Car station in the hinterland" is recorded as softly mixed palette.

Who is the artist behind "Car station in the hinterland"?

The artist behind "Car station in the hinterland" is José Dos Reis Carvalho. The work is catalogued under José Dos Reis Carvalho's name.

Who is the author of "Car station in the hinterland", and in which movement?

"Car station in the hinterland" was created by José Dos Reis Carvalho in the Realism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

Is "Car station in the hinterland" typical of what José Dos Reis Carvalho usually created?

"Car station in the hinterland" depicts rural brazil, roadside station, travel, landscape, watercolor painting, nostalgia, hinterland, 19th century, while José Dos Reis Carvalho's recorded themes are scientific exploration commission, documentary art style, early career work, realism, impressionism, landscape painting focus, brazilian rural life, exploration & documentation. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

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