Tríptico “Cavalhadas em Sorocaba: 1830: Alcância das canas, Desfile de cristão e mouros, Argolinha”

Alfredo Norfini’s ‘Cavalhadas…’ triptych (1920) depicts a vibrant 1830 Brazilian equestrian event in academic style. Explore detailed realism & rich earthy tones of this historical scene.

alfredo norfini

Italian-Brazilian artist Alfredo Norfini (1867-1944) blended European & Brazilian styles in landscapes & historical scenes. Explore his work at ArtsDot.

Instituto Hercule Florence

Discover Instituto Hercule Florence – Brazil’s hidden gem! Explore Antoine Hercule Florence's pioneering spirit & legacy: realism, early photography & insights into 19th-century Brazilian culture.