Student Artwork Guide

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Name Class Date

alfredo andersen, On board. Public domain.

The facts

Artist: alfredo andersen wahooart.com/en/artists/alfredo-andersen/
Artist’s dates: 1869 – 1935
Original size: 24 x 33 cm

Copyright This work is in the public domain. alfredo andersen died in 1935; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 2005.

On board — alfredo andersen

How big is it?

The original measures 24 × 33 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When might this have been painted?

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1930

Shaded: the lifetime of alfredo andersen (1869–1935)

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Self portrait, 1926 wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-self-portrait-AQRDDW-en/
Portuguese Duas raças, 1932 wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-portuguese-duas-racas-AQRDE4-en/
Portuguese Intimidade II wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-portuguese-intimidade-ii-AQRDFC-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Espresso #412923

Catalogued palette

#412923
#BA7E5E
#7C503F
#F2D4A4

Palette: Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Espresso
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

On board — alfredo andersen

Artist

alfredo andersen

Alfredo Andersen: Brazil’s ‘Father of Painting’

Alfred Emil Andersen, affectionately known as Alfredo, stands as a pivotal figure in Brazilian art history—a sculptor, scenographer, and professor who profoundly shaped the artistic landscape of Paraná. Born in Oslo, Norway, in 1869, Andersen embarked on a lifelong journey dedicated to capturing the essence of Brazilian rural life and elevating its visual expression. His unwavering commitment to portraying the beauty of Paraná’s landscapes cemented his reputation as “The Father of Painting,” leaving an indelible mark on Brazilian artistic identity.

Early Life & Education: Andersen's formative years were spent in Oslo, where he honed his artistic skills through rigorous academic training. He pursued studies at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts, immersing himself in classical traditions while simultaneously cultivating a burgeoning interest in Impressionism and Symbolism—influences that would permeate his subsequent oeuvre.

Move to Brazil & Artistic Awakening: Driven by an irresistible desire to explore Brazilian culture firsthand, Andersen immigrated to Curitiba in 1896. This relocation proved transformative, sparking a creative explosion as he began documenting the region’s distinctive traditions and vistas with remarkable sensitivity.

Where to read more

The artist alfredo andersen wahooart.com/en/artists/alfredo-andersen/
Similar works More works to compare wahooart.com/en/art/similar/alfredo-andersen-on-board-AQRDFG-en/

Find this online

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Cite this artwork

MLA: andersen, alfredo. On board. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-on-board-AQRDFG-en/
APA: andersen, alfredo (n.d.). On board [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-on-board-AQRDFG-en/
Chicago: alfredo andersen. On board. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-on-board-AQRDFG-en/
Harvard: andersen, alfredo (n.d.) On board. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/alfredo-andersen-on-board-AQRDFG-en/

On board — alfredo andersen

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Self portrait (1926), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.