19th Century

agostinho josé da mota

Born 1824 Died 1878 Works span 1855–1873

Agostinho José da Mota: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Agostinho José da Mota, a prominent Brazilian painter and educator, was born on June 18, 1824, in Rio de Janeiro. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong inclination towards art, leading him to enroll at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in 1837. His natural talent and dedication quickly became apparent, setting the stage for a distinguished artistic career. Artisti…

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1855

first work

1873

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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agostinho josé da mota

1824 – 1878

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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