Batalha dos Guararapes is an oil painting created between 1875 and 1879. It represents a history painting from the first confrontation of the Battle of Guararapes that took place in the 17th century i
Victor Meirelles around 1900. By Pedro Peres
André Vidal de Negreiros in detail. From the painting Batalha dos Guararapes (Victor Meirelles)
The Imperial Academy of Fine Arts was an institution of higher learning in the arts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, established by King João VI. Despite facing many initial difficulties, the Academy was es
Entrance of the Academy building (Photographed by Marc Ferrez, in 1891). Today, it is the entrance to the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden.
Dom João VI, painted by Debret. Museu Nacional de Belas Artes.
Architectural plans for the Academy, published by Debret
The final portrait commissioned by Dom Pedro I; painted by Simplício de Sá.