Escolha um estado de espírito e o próprio ambiente responde — a luz esfria ou aquece, o ritmo do ar muda, e apenas as obras que carregam esse sentimento emergem da escuridão. Todo o resto recua para a sombra.
Percival Leonard Rosseau: A Painter of Sporting Dogs and Romantic Landscapes Percival Leonard Rosseau (1859 – 1937) stands as a singular figure in American art history, renowned primarily for his captivating depictions of sporting dogs amidst evocative rural landscapes. Born September 21, 1859, in Pointe Coupé Parish, Louisiana—a region scarred by the Civil War and profoundly impacted by Sherman’s march—Rosseau's early life was marked
by tragedy; his father and two older brothers perished during the conflict, leaving him orphaned alongside his sister. Their refuge came from a benevolent slave family who nurtured their upbringing in Kentucky, shaping Rosseau’s formative years with an appreciation for resilience and familial bonds. His artistic education commenced at seventeen, fueled by necessity and ambition—he pursued diverse trades to secure a livelihood and esta…