Carlo Juliani: A Pioneer of Brazilian Portraiture and Colonial Observation Carlo Juliani (1740, Turin – 1811, Lisbon) stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of Portugal’s colonial era. Born in Turin, Italy, he embarked on a remarkable journey that fused art with engineering and service to the Portuguese crown—a path culminating in a prolific career documenting Brazilian society and its diverse populations through meticulously crafted watercolor drawings. His legacy resides not merely in his technical skill but also in his profound contribution to visual history, capturing a pi…