Antonio Parreiras: A Pioneer of Brazilian Landscape Painting Antônio diogo da silva parreiras (1860 – 1937) stands as a monumental figure in Brazilian art history, recognized primarily for his masterful depictions of the lush landscapes of Rio de Janeiro and Portugal. Born into a family of goldsmiths, Parreiras’ artistic journey began formally at the Academia Imperial de Belas Artes in Rio de Janeiro but was swiftly redirected by an encounter with Georg Grimm, a German immigrant artist who championed plein-air painting – immersing himself in direct observation of nature as his primary source…