early life and influences mário eloy de jesus pereira, a prominent figure in portuguese art, was born on march 15, 1900, in algés, portugal. his artistic style, characterized by bold colors and emotive intensity, was influenced by the likes of van gogh and picasso, as well as the german expressionist movement, which he admired during his stay in germany from 1927 to 1932. the works of karl hofer had a particularly significant impact on…