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There is no shade in Alentejo

Explore "There is no shade in Alentejo" by Bernardo Loureiro Marques – a vibrant folk art poster from 1900. Discover Portuguese folklore & screen printing artistry.

Discover Bernardo Loureiro Marques' poetic landscapes & satirical caricatures of Portugal. Explore his evolution from graphic art to landscape painting – a key figure in Portuguese art history.

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Quick Facts

  • Artistic style: Folk art, Naive art
  • Notable elements: Portuguese quatrain, ex-libris
  • Medium: Painting on glass, framed
  • Year: 1900
  • Title: There is no shade in Alentejo
  • Subject or theme: Folklore and Portuguese folk art
  • Artist: Bernardo Loureiro Marques

Collectible Description

Painting on glass, framed, with a pictorial composition allusive to the popular quatrain written in the centre of the bottom half. This painting is part of a set of twelve panels, never displayed at the Popular Art Museum, which may have been commissioned for an exhibition on Portuguese folk art held in Bern during the time António Ferro was ambassador in Switzerland. After his dismissal from SPN these paintings were deposited in the Museum of Popular Art in 1958, together with other materials that were in the possession of António Ferro.Underneath the quatrain is the ex-libris of Bernardo Marques (1898-1962), a painter, illustrator and graphic artist, friend of António Ferro, who was one of the painters-decorators of the Bureau for National Propaganda (Secretariado de Propaganda Nacional - SPN), the department of the dictatorial regime of Estado Novo charged of the organization of the Portuguese pavilions in several international exhibitions held in the 1930s. Bernardo Marque was also part of the team of decorators of the pavilions of the Exhibition of the Portuguese World (1940) and, after its closure, collaborated, from 1943 onwards, in the adaptation of the

Artist Biography

early life and career

bernardo loureiro marques, a renowned portuguese painter, illustrator, graphic artist, and caricaturist, was born in silves, portugal, in 1898. with no formal artistic training, marques emerged as a self-taught artist in the 1920s, initially focusing on graphic art and caricature.

artistic evolution

in 1929, marques visited berlin, where he was deeply influenced by german expressionism, particularly the works of georg grosz. this exposure led to a significant transformation in his artistic style, marked by increased formal and thematic depth. as time progressed, marques' drawing became more poetic, shifting from portraits to landscapes, especially those of lisbon, sintra, and the algarve.

notable works and legacy

marques' body of work is characterized by its versatility and innovation. some of his notable pieces can be found in the saryan museum yerevan, armenia, although the majority are showcased at various portuguese museums and galleries. his wife, ofélia marques, also a painter, shared his passion for capturing the essence of portugal's landscapes.

comparison to other artists

  • similar to carlos botelho chaves, another prominent portuguese artist, marques' work is marked by its caricature and satirical elements.
  • however, unlike federico heraclio cantú garza, a mexican painter, marques' style was more focused on the poetic rather than the academic or narrative.

online presence

marques' work can be explored in-depth at https://ArtsDot.com/@/bernardo-loureiro-marques, where his 11 artworks are showcased, offering a glimpse into his artistic evolution. for more information on marques and other artists, visit ArtsDot.com.

conclusion

bernardo loureiro marques' legacy as one of portugal's most influential artists is undeniable. his transition from a self-taught graphic artist to a poetic landscape painter has left an indelible mark on portuguese art history, inspiring generations to come. bernardo loureiro marques, a name synonymous with the evolution of portuguese art, continues to captivate audiences through his poignant landscapes and satirical caricatures.
bernardo loureiro marques

bernardo loureiro marques

1898 - 1962 , Portugal

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Expressionism, Landscapes
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Carlos Botelho Chaves']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Georg Grosz']
  • Date Of Birth: 1898-09-28
  • Date Of Death: 1962
  • Full Name: Bernardo Loureiro Marques
  • Nationality: Portuguese
  • Notable Artworks:
    • I had lied down among the clouds
    • There is no shade in Alentejo
  • Place Of Birth: Silves, Portugal