Pedras RussasJosé Dos Reis Carvalho · 1859

  • Painting mediumWatercolor
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date1859
  • Art period19th Century
  • Dimensions3.0 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: Pedras Russas
  • Artist: José Dos Reis Carvalho
  • Year: 1859
  • Original dimensions: 3.0 x 29.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Museu Histórico Nacional
  • Period: 19th Century
  • Corpus context: academic realism influence, ethnographic observation
  • Color palette: Neutrals

Quick Facts

  • Notable elements or techniques: Wet-on-wet watercolor washes
  • Artist: José dos Reis Carvalho
  • Dimensions: 3 x 29 cm
  • Medium: Watercolor
  • Year: 1859
  • Subject or theme: Rocky landscape and geological formations

Questions & Answers

In what year was "Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho created?

The creation of "Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho is dated 1859.

How was "Pedras Russas" made, and how big is it?

"Pedras Russas" was made in watercolor and measures 3 x 29 cm in its original form.

Is "Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

What are the medium and date of "Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho?

"Pedras Russas" was created in 1859 using the watercolor technique. Material and date describe how and when the original was made.

Where does "Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho sit in art history?

"Pedras Russas" by José Dos Reis Carvalho belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement, within the 19th-Century period. Together they give the work its place in art history.

Who is the artist behind "Pedras Russas"?

"Pedras Russas" was created by José Dos Reis Carvalho. The information on this page describes José Dos Reis Carvalho's original work.

Who created "Pedras Russas" and in what year?

"Pedras Russas" was created by José Dos Reis Carvalho in 1859.

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