a portuguese master of multiple disciplines
armando pereira de basto, a portuguese painter, illustrator, sculptor, and decorator, left an indelible mark on the art world with his versatile talents. born on may 26, 1889, in porto, portugal, and passing away in 1923 in minho province, de basto's life was a testament to his passion for the arts.early education and influences
de basto attended the escola superior de belas-artes do porto from 1903 to 1910, where he had the privilege of studying under the tutelage of josé de brito and joão marques de oliveira. this foundational period in his life was further enriched by being awarded the prémio soares dos reis, a honor bestowed in recognition of the sculptor antónio soares dos reis.parisian interlude and artistic evolution
in 1910, de basto ventured to paris, a city teeming with artistic innovation. here, he came under the influence of édouard manet and amedeo modigliani, further broadening his artistic horizons. his participation in the salon des humoristes at the palais de glaces marked a significant milestone in his career.collaborations and contributions
de basto's collaborative spirit led to the co-creation of the magazine génio latino, alongside aquilino ribeiro and tomás leal da câmara, featuring contributors like manuel jardim and anjos teixeira. his admiration for caricaturists rafael bordalo pinheiro and celso hermínio led to his participation in the exposições de humoristas e modernistas, a pivotal event promoting modern art.- notable works:
- the trawler 'ben lora' (south shields museum and art gallery, oil on canvas)
- bents house (duncan fraser mclea, south shields museum and art gallery, oil)
- the 'lydgate' (lai fong, south shields museum and art gallery, oil on canvas)
- museums featuring his work:
- south shields museum and art gallery (united kingdom)
- harris museum and art gallery (preston, lancashire, united kingdom)
- artistic style: characterized by a blend of humor, modernity, and a deep connection with his portuguese heritage.
legacy and remembrance
de basto's untimely passing in 1923, due to tuberculosis, did not diminish the impact of his artistic legacy. today, his works can be found in various museums, including those mentioned above, a testament to his enduring influence on the art world.- view more of de basto's artworks and biography at https://ArtsDot.com/@/armando-pereira-de-basto
- explore the south shields museum and art gallery and its collection at https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d3be25
- discover more about harris museum and art gallery at https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d263ly-the-museum-church-of-ambierle,-france
Questions & Answers
What aliases or alternate names does Armando Pereira De Basto have?
Armando Pereira De Basto is also known as Armando De Basto.
Where are Armando Pereira De Basto's artworks grouped by palette?
Armando Pereira De Basto's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
Is there a timeline of Armando Pereira De Basto's works?
A timeline of Armando Pereira De Basto's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
What colors did Armando Pereira De Basto use most often?
The color profile of Armando Pereira De Basto's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Armando Pereira De Basto?
Armando Pereira De Basto was born in Porto in 1889.
Where can I see all artworks by Armando Pereira De Basto?
Every work by Armando Pereira De Basto on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
How do I find works by Armando Pereira De Basto on a specific theme?
Armando Pereira De Basto's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
Is there an overview of all the subjects Armando Pereira De Basto painted?
The Subject Atlas of Armando Pereira De Basto is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
