Victor Meirelles de Lima (August 18, 1832 - February 22, 1903) was a 19th century painter

Painting

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. He studied art in Paris but painted most of his works in and about his native Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

. His religious and military paintings helped him become one of the most popular and celebrated Brazilian painters. His The first Mass in Brazil was the first Brazilian painting to be accepted in the Salons of Paris

Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...

and is one of the most well known paintings in his native country, being reproduced in every book of History for elementary schools.

External links

• Biography and critical analysis from the Museu Victor Meirelles
• (pt) DezenoveVinte - Arte Brasileira do século XIX e início do XX