Manuel Viola, 1916 – 1987

Manuel Viola: De 2 mest kendte malerier

Af alle Manuel Viola's malerier er Alto dos Sete Moinhos (1953) det mest berømte; det hænger på Soares dos Reis National Museum i Porto. Blandt de 4 værker af Manuel Viola i vores katalog er disse 2 de mest fejrede, hver vist med sin dato, sit museum og sin historie.

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Manuel Viola · 1916 – 1987

Født · død: 1916 – 1987, Zaragoza
Værker i vores katalog: 4
Mest kendte: Alto dos Sete Moinhos (1953)
Flest værker hos: Soares dos Reis National Museum

Manuel Violas 10 mest fejrede malerier

Alto dos Sete Moinhos

1953 · Oil On Canvas · Soares dos Reis National Museum, Porto

In the quietude of 1953, João Manuel Navarro Hogan captured a moment of profound stillness in his masterpiece, Alto dos Sete Moinhos. This evocative landscape invites the viewer into a small, idyllic village nestled within rolling hills, where time seems to have slowed to the gentle rhythm of nature. The composition is anchored by charming houses crowned with warm, red-tiled roofs, which glow softly against the verdant backdrop of the…

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Paisagem

1957 · Culturgest - Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Lissabon

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Hvor Manuel Viola's lærreder hænger

De 2 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum	By	Værker af Manuel Viola	Malerier fra denne liste
Soares dos Reis National Museum	Porto	1	Alto dos Sete Moinhos
Culturgest - Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos	Lissabon	1	Paisagem

År for år: Manuel Violas mest fejrede lærreder

Fra 1953 til 1957, i alt 5 år, fortæller Manuel Violas daterede lærreder en kort historie: her er den, år for år.

1953

1 ud af 2
Alto dos Sete Moinhos
Alder 37 · Soares dos Reis National Museum
In the quietude of 1953, João Manuel Navarro Hogan captured a moment of profound stillness in his masterpiece, Alto dos Sete Moinhos. This evocative landscape invites the viewer…
1957

2 ud af 2
Paisagem
Alder 41 · Culturgest - Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Dine spørgsmål om Manuel Violas malerier, besvaret

Hvilket er det mest berømte maleri af Manuel Viola?Læs svaret

Alto dos Sete Moinhos (1953)

Hvor gammel var Manuel Viola på tidspunktet for Alto dos Sete Moinhos?Læs svaret

Manuel Viola, født i 1916, var 37 år gammel: Alto dos Sete Moinhos er fra 1953.

Hvor mange malerier af Manuel Viola er kendt?Læs svaret

4 værker af Manuel Viola er i vores katalog, dateret fra 1953 til 1957.

Hvilke museer udstiller Manuel Violas mest kendte lærreder?Læs svaret

Primært i Soares dos Reis National Museum (Porto) og Culturgest - Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos (Lissabon); listen ovenfor nævner hvert museum og dets lærreder.

Hvad er de første og de sidste af Manuel Violas berømte lærreder?Læs svaret

Det tidligste lærred her er Alto dos Sete Moinhos (1953); det seneste er Paisagem (1957).

Manuel Viola: malerens historie

Early Life and Artistic Development

Born: Lisbon, Portugal, February 4, 1914
Family Background: Descendant of a family of painters; grandson of watercolorist Ricardo Hogan and nephew of painter Álvaro Navarro Hogan. This artistic lineage significantly influenced his early exposure to art.
Formal Education: Briefly attended the Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa (1930-31), but ultimately rejected formal artistic training, preferring a self-taught approach.
Early Influences: Initially inspired by Portuguese naturalists like Silva Porto, Columbano, and Malhoa. Later embraced the styles of Van Gogh and Cézanne, incorporating geometric elements into his landscapes and emphasizing structural solidity in his compositions.
Trade: Worked as a carpenter alongside his artistic pursuits, demonstrating a practical skill that likely informed his understanding of structure and form.

Artistic Career and Style

Early Themes: Primarily focused on landscape painting, interpreting it extensively throughout his career. Initially painted outdoors in the outskirts of Lisbon and Beira Baixa.
Evolution of Style: Transitioned from a more detailed, representational style to a rawer, more imaginative approach. His landscapes became increasingly simplified yet expressive.
Geometric Interpretation: Incorporated geometric elements into his landscape depictions, reflecting the influence of Cézanne and emphasizing structural clarity.
Color Palette: Employed a vibrant color palette, often drawing inspiration from Van Gogh's use of bold colors to convey emotion and energy.

Major Achievements and Recognition

First Solo Exhibition: 1951 at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes (SNBA).
International Representation: Participated in the II Bienal de S. Paulo, Brazil (1953) and the 1st Biennial of São Paulo, Brazil (1957).
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Prizes: Received 1º Painting Prize at the II Plastic Arts Exhibition of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (1961) and the 1st Silva Porto Painting Prize, Sociedade Nacional de Instrução (SNI), Lisbon (1964).
Engraving Career: Began engraving in 1957 under the influence of William Hayter. Founding member of the Sociedade Cooperativa de Gravadores Portugueses and directed several engraving courses.

Later Years and Legacy

Collections and Museums: His work is represented in significant collections, including the Soares dos Reis National Museum (Porto), the Chiado Museum, and the Modern Art Center of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Lisbon).
Death: Died in Lisbon in 1988.
Anthological Exhibition: Honored with an anthological exhibition at the Centro de Arte Moderna da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in 1992, solidifying his place as a significant figure in Portuguese art history.
Historical Significance: Recognized for his unique blend of naturalism and geometric abstraction, contributing to the development of modern Portuguese painting. His dedication to teaching engraving played a crucial role in nurturing younger generations of artists.

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