19th Century
joão zeferino da costa
Born 1840
Died 1915
João Zeferino da Costa: A Pioneer of Brazilian Romanticism
João Zeferino da Costa (August 25, 1840 – August 24, 1915) stands as a pivotal figure in Brazilian art history, embodying the spirit of Romanticism and leaving an indelible mark on landscape painting and mural decoration. Born in Rio de Janeiro amidst a burgeoning artistic milieu, his formative years were shaped by rigorous academic training at the Academia Imperial de Belas A…
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