1859 - 1931

Kratki podatki

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Top 3 works:
    • River Sado
    • The beach
    • Departure from Mass
  • Top-ranked work: River Sado
  • Museums on this site:
    • Soares dos Reis National Museum
    • Casa-Museu Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves
  • Lifespan: 72 years
  • Typical colors: rosy brown
  • Works on this site: 11

Early Life and Education

  • Born: March 9, 1859, Setúbal, Portugal
  • Died: February 17, 1931, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Studied at the Academia das Belas-Artes under António da Silva Porto.
  • Held his first exhibition at the Lisbon Geographic Society in 1881.
  • Became a member of the Lion's Group, an association promoting naturalism in the arts.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

  • Specialized in maritime subjects, showcasing a naturalistic style.
  • Known for capturing the beauty of the sea and surrounding landscapes.
  • Notable works include: The Pulpit of Saint John and The Beach (available on ArtsDot.com).
  • Created illustrations for magazines like *Branco e Negro*, *Atlantida*, and *Contemporânea*.

Career and Contributions

  • Served as Director of the Industrial School Afonso Domingues between 1883 and 1925.
  • Participated in numerous exhibitions, receiving medals and honors at international events (Paris 1900, St. Louis 1904).
  • Designed commemorative postage stamps.
  • Contributed decorations for public and private buildings, including the Assembly of the Republic and Buçaco Palace Hotel.
  • Played a significant role in education, teaching at various institutions.

Influences and Legacy

  • Influences: Naturalism, António da Silva Porto (mentor).
  • His naturalistic style and attention to detail have made him a beloved figure in Portuguese art history.
  • Contributed significantly to the promotion of naturalism within Portuguese artistic circles.
  • His work continues to inspire artists today and is appreciated by art lovers worldwide.

Collections and Recognition

Vprašanja in odgovori

Ali lahko dela umetnika João Vaz razvrstim po barvah?

Spektralni pregled umetnika João Vaz je stran, ki dela razvrščanje umetninikovih del po barvah.

Kje lahko najdem dela umetnika João Vaz razvrščena po umetniškem slogu?

Umetnostne smernice, v katerih je deloval João Vaz, si lahko ogledate na strani Vsi umetnostni slogi umetnika, kjer so njegova dela razvrščena po umetnostnim smernicam.

Koliko umetnin umetnika João Vaz je na voljo za ogled?

Na strani Vsi umetniški slogi si lahko ogledate 11 umetnin del umetnika João Vaz.

Kje in leta se je rodil/a João Vaz?

João Vaz se je rodil/a v mestu Setúbal leta 1859.

Kratki kviz

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which city was João José Vaz born?
Vprašanje 2:
Under which mentor did João José Vaz study at the Academia das Belas-Artes?
Vprašanje 3:
Which artistic movement was promoted by the 'Lion's Group', of which Vaz was a member?
Vprašanje 4:
What was the primary subject matter of João José Vaz's paintings?
Vprašanje 5:
Which of these is a notable work by the artist?