19th Century

joão antónio correia da silva

Born 1822 Died 1896 Works span 1869–1869

A Legacy of Light: The Life and Art of João António Correia da Silva In the heart of Porto, amidst the bustling textile commerce of the nineteenth century, a profound artistic vision began to take shape. João António Correia da Silva, born on December 26, 1822, was not merely a product of his era but a pioneer who would eventually challenge the rigid boundaries of Portuguese academicism. Descended from a family of established merchant…

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1869

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joão antónio correia da silva

1822 – 1896

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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