Women with Fruits
A leading player in the mythical Modern Art Week (São Paulo, 1922), Emiliano Di Cavalcanti embraced the modernist cause early on. His was an extremely personal brand of modernism to which Brazilianness (samba, morros, favelas, and dances) was paramount. Indeed, his work is steeped in the scent, taste, and color of Brazil. In 1932, the year the artist painted
Emiliano Augusto Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Melo (1897 – 1976)
Explore the vibrant world of Emiliano Di Cavalcanti (1897-1976), a key Brazilian Modernist painter. Discover his captivating depictions of Brazilian life, especially mulatto women, infused with Cubist & European influences at ArtsDot!
About this artwork
- Title: Women with Fruits
- Artist: Emiliano Augusto Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Melo
- Year: 1932
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Color intensity: Vivid
