Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro

1899 - 1970

Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro (1899–1970) is known above all for The Vivian Girls on the Farm; the catalogue holds 21 of the artist's works.

Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro

Essentials

  • Top-ranked work: Manufacturer of spirits
  • Best occasions: statement
  • Works on this site: 21
  • Top 3 works:
    • Manufacturer of spirits
    • The Vivian Girls on the Farm
    • Baigneuses [Bathers]
  • Lifespan: 71 years
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Topics explored:
    • woman
    • modernism
    • brazilian art
    • brazil
  • Typical colors: espresso

Which work is Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro best known for?

Above all The Vivian Girls on the Farm; then Possessão I-VII.

early life and artistic career

vicente do rego monteiro, a renowned brazilian painter, sculptor, and poet, was born on december 19, 1899, in recife, brazil. he was part of a rich pernambuco family and began his artistic journey at a young age. in 1911, he traveled to paris, where he attended the académie julian, as well as the academies colarossi and the grande chaumiére.

artistic achievements

* participation in the semana de arte moderna exhibition, which helped shape the brazilian modernism movement * association with léonce rosenberg's galérie de l'effort moderne from 1922 to 1930, showcasing his works in various solo exhibitions * illustration of two books, legendes, croyances et talismans des indiens de l'amazone (1923) and quelques visages de paris (1925), which showcased modern art centered on brazilian natives and their traditions

notable works and style

* portrayal of legends, talisman, and beliefs of the amazon river indians, a theme that remained in his works throughout his life * cubist effects and tension between universal and vernacular approaches, characteristic of his native and cosmopolitan style

later life and legacy

* participation in care races and promotion of french art in brazil (1930) * establishment of a publishing house, renovacão, which lasted from 1939 to 1942, focusing on proletarian education * publication of pocket poems in 1941, inspiring the concrete poetry movement in the following decade key dates: * december 19, 1899: born in recife, brazil * 1911: traveled to paris for artistic studies * 1922: participated in the semana de arte moderna exhibition * june 5, 1970: passed away
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Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What artistic movement is Vicente do Rego Monteiro primarily associated with?
Question 2:
In which city did Vicente do Rego Monteiro begin his artistic studies?
Question 3:
What book illustrator was Vicente do Rego Monteiro?
Question 4:
Which exhibition significantly impacted the Brazilian Modernism movement?
Question 5:
What was Vicente do Rego Monteiro's role in promoting French art in Brazil?

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Pieces by theme

Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
abstract geometric forms
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
amazonian folklore
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
amazonian indigenous art
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
amazonian legends
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
amazonian legends and myths
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
amazonian legends and traditions
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
amazonian symbolism
A Grande Seca — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
artistic legacy
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
artistic trends
The Vivian Girls On The Farm — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
bold
The Vivian Girls On The Farm — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
brazilian folklore imagery
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
brazilian identity

Most viewed pieces

Manufacturer Of Spirits — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Manufacturer of spirits
The Vivian Girls On The Farm — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
The Vivian Girls on the Farm – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Baigneuses [bathers] — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Baigneuses [Bathers]
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-VII – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Untitled – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-VII – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro: Possessão I-VII
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Untitled – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Ox Cart — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Ox cart, Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Untitled – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-VII – original artwork by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Possessão I-VII, Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro

Artworks by Medium

Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Acrylic
Possessão I-vii — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Acrylic On Canvas
Baigneuses [bathers] — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Oil
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Oil On Canvas
Untitled — Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro
Painting

Questions & Answers

What colors are typical in Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro's work?

espresso

What art period did Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro belong to?

Modern

What is the top-ranked painting by Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro on ArtsDot.com?

Manufacturer of spirits

What is the color intensity of Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro's work?

balanced

Who is Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro?

early life and artistic career vicente do rego monteiro, a renowned brazilian painter, sculptor, and poet, was born on december 19, 1899, in recife, brazil. he was part of a rich pernambuco family and began his artistic journey at a young age. in 1911, he traveled to paris, where he attended the académie julian, as well as the academies colarossi and the grande chaumiére. artistic achievements * participation in the semana de arte moderna exhibition, which helped shape the brazilian modernism mo

What topics did Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro explore?

woman, modernism, brazilian art, brazil

What was Vicente do Rego Monteiro's role in promoting French art in Brazil?

He organized numerous exhibitions showcasing French artists.

What color palette characterizes Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro's work?

earthy, dark, neutrals

Where is Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro from?

Brazil

When did Vicente Do Rêgo Monteiro die?

1970