Ernesto de Fiori: A German Soul Embraced by Brazilian Modernism Ernesto de Fiori (1884-1945) stands as a fascinating figure in the annals of 20th-century art, embodying both European artistic tradition and the transformative spirit of Brazilian modernism. Born in Rome, Italy, he possessed an ancestry rooted in German and Austrian heritage—a duality that profoundly shaped his creative trajectory. His artistic journey began amidst the b…