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          Pedro Américo Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Pedro Américo our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pedro Américo · 1843 – 1905

          Independence or Death by Pedro Américo, 1888

          1888 · Ipiranga Museum, São Paulo · original 415.0 x 760.0cm

          A dramatic procession of mounted officers moving through a rugged landscape in warm, earthy tones.

          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #1: Independence or Death
          Art Movement
          Brazilian academic art
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          São Jerônimo (1867) by Pedro Américo

          1867 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 22.0 x 16.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #2: São Jerônimo
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Retrato de Maria Custódia Guimarães de Almeida by Pedro Américo, 1870

          1870 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 117.8 x 89.8cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #3: Retrato de Maria Custódia Guimarães de Almeida
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$52290 × 118 cm Commission at original size

          Pedro Américo: Portrait of the Viscount of Santo Amaro

          1878 · Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Sao Paulo · original 129.4 x 97.1cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #4: Portrait of the Viscount of Santo Amaro
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$58897 × 129 cm Commission at original size

          The Emperor's speech (Peter II of Brazil in the opening of the General Assembly)

          1872 · Imperial Museum of Brazil, Petrópolis · original 288.0 x 205.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #5: The Emperor's speech (Peter II of Brazil in the opening of the General Assembly)
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Conselheiro lopes netto by Pedro Américo, 1882

          1882 · Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro · original 187.0 x 150.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #6: Conselheiro lopes netto
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$1103150 × 187 cm Commission at original size

          Retrato do Conselheiro Filipe Lopes Neto by Pedro Américo

          1882 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 146.1 x 110.5cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #7: Retrato do Conselheiro Filipe Lopes Neto
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$708111 × 146 cm Commission at original size

          Moses and Jochebed by Pedro Américo, 1884

          1884 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 151.0 x 105.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #8: Moses and Jochebed
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$723105 × 151 cm Commission at original size

          Árab violin player by Pedro Américo, 1884

          1884 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 87.6 x 60.5cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #9: Árab violin player
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$34561 × 88 cm Commission at original size

          The Vote of Heloíse

          1880 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 150.0 x 104.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #10: The Vote of Heloíse
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$715104 × 150 cm Commission at original size

          Joana d’Arc, 1883, Pedro Américo

          1883 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 229.0 x 156.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #11: Joana d’Arc
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$1356156 × 229 cm Commission at original size

          A Carioca, Pedro Américo

          1882 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 205.5 x 134.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #12: A Carioca
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          from$20025 × 40 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$1086134 × 206 cm Commission at original size

          Pedro Américo, Judith and Holofernes (1880)

          1880 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 229.0 x 141.7cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #13: Judith and Holofernes
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$1273142 × 229 cm Commission at original size

          Infant John IV of Portugal, Duke of Braganza, in 1608 by Pedro Américo, 1879

          1879 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 152.0 x 106.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #14: Infant John IV of Portugal, Duke of Braganza, in 1608
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$707106 × 152 cm Commission at original size

          The night accompanied by the geniuses of study and love, 1883, Pedro Américo

          1883 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 260.0 x 195.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #15: The night accompanied by the geniuses of study and love
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Pedro Américo: Faust and Gretchen

          1887 · Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Sao Paulo · original 34.0 x 23.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #16: Faust and Gretchen
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Portrait of the poet Luís Nicolau Fagundes Varela by Pedro Américo, 1888

          1888 · Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #17: Portrait of the poet Luís Nicolau Fagundes Varela
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Self-portrait, 1895, Pedro Américo

          1895
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #18: Self-portrait
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Peace and Concord

          1895 · Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand, Sao Paulo · original 43.0 x 60.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #19: Peace and Concord
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 19 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$60360 × 43 cm Commission at original size

          Hamlet’s Vision (1893) by Pedro Américo

          1893 · Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Sao Paulo · original 95.0 x 170.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #20: Hamlet’s Vision
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 20 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Same size as the original$73395 × 170 cm Commission at original size

          Il Principe (...) dell (1886)

          1886 · Centro Cultural São Paulo, Sao Paulo

          A detailed 1886 painting by Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo captures a commanding officer on horseback with striking realism and neoclassical grace, inviting you to explore this masterpiece of Brazilian academic art.

          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #21: Il Principe (...) dell
          Art Movement
          Academic Realism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 21 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Retrato de Silvino de Almeida Brito, Pedro Américo

          Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro · original 117.8 x 90.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #22: Retrato de Silvino de Almeida Brito
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 22 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$52390 × 118 cm Commission at original size

          Lion

          Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Sao Paulo · original 18.5 x 27.2cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #23: Lion
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 23 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          Passagem do Chaco (estudo)

          Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro · original 66.6 x 83.9cm
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #24: Passagem do Chaco (estudo)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 24 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          from$20032 × 32 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$35567 × 84 cm Commission at original size

          Crossing the Chaco (study), 1871, Pedro Américo

          1871 · Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
          View the most popular artwork of Pedro Américo ranked #25: Crossing the Chaco (study)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 25 of 30 artworks by Pedro Américo
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          from$20036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          The artist

          Pedro Américo

          1843 – 1905

          Portrait of Pedro Américo
          Quick facts
          • Top 3 worksIndependence or Death, São Jerônimo, Retrato de Maria Custódia Guimarães de Almeida
          • Top-ranked workIndependence or Death
          • Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
          • Works on APS30
          • Museums on APSMuseu Nacional de Belas Artes, Museu Histórico Nacional, Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Centro Cultural São Paulo, Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
          • Born1843, Areia, Brazil
          • Died1905
          Biography

          Early Life and Education

          • Born: April 29, 1843, in Areia, Brazil
          • Died: October 7, 1905
          • Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo displayed artistic talent from a young age, considered a child prodigy.
          • He participated as a draftsman on an expedition of naturalists through the Brazilian Northeast, receiving government support for his studies.
          • Furthered his education in Paris, studying with renowned painters and also dedicating himself to science and philosophy.

          Artistic Style and Major Works

          • Pedro Américo's style fused neoclassical, romantic, and realistic elements, establishing him as a key figure in Brazilian academic painting.
          • His works are characterized by their historical significance and enduring presence in the national imagination.
          • Notable Works:
            • Batalha de Avaí (Battle of Avai) - Depicts a pivotal battle in Brazilian history.
            • Fala do Trono (Speech from the Throne) – A portrayal of imperial power and ceremony.
            • Independência ou Morte! (Independence or Death!) – Captures a dramatic moment of national significance.
            • Tiradentes Esquartejado (Tiradentes Quartered) - Illustrates a tragic event in Brazilian history, showcasing the brutality of colonial rule.
          • In the later part of his career, he shifted towards oriental, allegorical, and biblical themes.

          Influences and Development

          • Early exposure to art through family members fostered a passion for drawing from a young age.
          • Studies in Paris exposed him to European artistic traditions, particularly neoclassical and romantic styles.
          • His scientific pursuits influenced his approach to realism, emphasizing accuracy and detail in his depictions.
          • Pedro Américo’s work reflects the broader cultural and political context of 19th-century Brazil, including its aspirations for modernization and nation-building.

          Legacy and Historical Significance

          • Pedro Américo is considered one of the most important academic painters in Brazilian history.
          • His paintings are celebrated for their artistic merit and historical importance, often serving as visual representations of key moments in Brazil's past.
          • He left a significant written legacy on aesthetics, art history, and philosophy, emphasizing education’s role in progress.
          • Despite facing criticism from avant-garde movements for his adherence to academic traditions, Pedro Américo remains a pivotal figure in Brazilian culture.
          • His works can be found in museums such as the Museu Histórico Nacional in Rio de Janeiro and are available on platforms like OriginalUniqueArt.com.

          Recognition and Honors

          • Historical Painter of the Imperial Chamber
          • Order of the Rose
          • Order of the Holy Sepulchre
          • Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the Sorbonne
          • PhD in Natural Sciences from the Free University of Brussels

          Questions & Answers

          Can I browse Pedro Américo's works by medium?

          Pedro Américo's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

          How can I see every artwork made by Pedro Américo?

          Every work by Pedro Américo on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Pedro Américo?

          Pedro Américo was born in Areia in 1843.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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