The Visionary of Paraná: The Life and Legacy of Alfredo Andersen In the annals of Brazilian art history, few names resonate with as much reverence as Alfredo Andersen. Often celebrated as the “Father of Painting” in the state of Paraná, Andersen was a man whose life bridged two continents and whose brushwork captured the very soul of a developing nation. Born in Oslo, Norway, in 1869, his early years were steeped in the rigorous acade…