Independence or Death
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The 1888 painting Independence or Death, also known as the Cry of Ipiranga is an oil on canvas painting by Pedro Américo, from 1888. It is the best known artwork representing the proclamation of the B
Representation of the painting on the Monument to the Independence of Brazil.
Napoleon III at the Battle of Solferino by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, 1863 painting that inspired Independência ou Morte.
1807, Friedland (c. 1861-1875), another painting by Meissonier that inspired Independência ou Morte.
The First Mass in Brazil is an oil painting of the historical genre by Brazilian painter Victor Meirelles. It is considered Meirelles' first major work. The painting was created between 1859 and 1861,
Study for the painting
La première messe en Kabylie, by Horace Vernet, which inspired Meirelles
Victor Meirelles Desenho preparatório para A Primeira Missa no Brasil