Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 7 works by Pedro Weingärtner in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Pedro Weingärtner left, the most famous is Pompeian Women in the Frigidarium (1897), in the collection of the Pinacoteca APLUB. Close behind it come Ballerinas (1896) and Butterfly Hunter (1904). Our catalog holds 7 works by Pedro Weingärtner; the gallery has kept the 7 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
In this 1897 oil painting, we find ourselves within the quiet, vaulted architecture of a Pompeian frigidarium. The scene captures a group of women in a moment of repose, their forms set against the rigid, geometric lines of the stepped baths. There is a profound sense of stillness here, as if the air itself is heavy with the cool moisture of the stone room. The composition draws the eye through…
This oil painting, titled Ballerinas, was created by Pedro Weingärtner around 1896. It offers a glimpse into the artist's refined approach to genre subjects during a period of significant development in his career. The work captures a quiet, private moment, rendered with the precision characteristic of his academic training.
In this 1904 oil painting, we find ourselves drawn into a dense, sun-dappled woodland where the air feels heavy with moisture and light. A solitary female figure sits at the heart of this verdant world, her form partially obscured by the organic chaos of the forest. She is nude, adorned only by a delicate floral crown that seems to bridge the gap between her skin and the surrounding flora. The…
We are looking at Harvest in Anticoli, known in its original language as Ceifa em Anticoli. This oil on canvas was painted by Pedro Weingärtner in 1903. It is a work that captures a specific moment of agricultural labor, rendered with a quiet, observational focus.
Created in 1908, this work reflects the academic training of Pedro Weingärtner, who studied in Germany and France under masters such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau. The painting merges realism with romanticism, focusing on mythological subject matter that was central to the academic tradition. The scene avoids the grit of contemporary genre painting, opting instead for the idealized forms and atmospheric lighting characteristic of classical revivalism. The interplay of light and shadow…
The Maker of Angels emerges as a significant oil painting by the hand of Pedro Weingärtner. Created in 1908, this work captures a specific moment in the life of an artist who remains deeply connected to his origins. Weingärtner, born in 1853 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, brings a sense of lived experience to the canvas. He remains a central figure in the history of his homeland, having lived and worked…
![Paisagem [Landscape] (1900) by Pedro Weingärtner](/media/artworks/images-full/cf/4a/cf4a1f98af8d5aefdcb632c23c267a42.jpg)
In the quietude of Paisagem [Landscape], created in 1900 by the master Pedro Weingärtner, we are invited into a world where time seems to decelerate. This evocative work captures a sun-drenched moment within a lush forest, where light filters through a dense canopy to illuminate a tranquil clearing. At the heart of this composition sits a modest building, nestled harmoniously among the trees, serving as a silent witness to the…
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 3 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Pedro Weingärtner | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinacoteca APLUB | 3 | Pompeian Women in the Frigidarium, Butterfly Hunter, In the Caldarium - Surprised Nymphs | |
 Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo |
Sao Paulo | 3 | Harvest in Anticoli, The Maker of Angels, Paisagem [Landscape] |
 Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo |
Porto Alegre | 1 | Ballerinas |
The selection follows Pedro Weingärtner over 13 years, from 1896 to 1908, keeping the finest originals of each year.
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This oil painting, titled Ballerinas, was created by Pedro Weingärtner around 1896. It offers a glimpse into the artist's refined approach to genre subjects during a period of significant development in his career. The work captures a quiet, private moment, rendered with the precision characteristic of his academic training.
In this 1897 oil painting, we find ourselves within the quiet, vaulted architecture of a Pompeian frigidarium. The scene captures a group of women in a moment of repose, their forms set against the rigid, geometric lines of the stepped baths. There is a profound sense of stillness here, as if the air itself is heavy with the cool moisture of the stone room. The composition draws the eye through…
In the quietude of Paisagem [Landscape], created in 1900 by the master Pedro Weingärtner, we are invited into a world where time seems to decelerate. This evocative work captures a sun-drenched moment within a lush forest, where light filters through a dense canopy to illuminate a tranquil clearing. At the heart of this composition sits a modest building, nestled harmoniously among the trees, serving as a silent witness to the…
We are looking at Harvest in Anticoli, known in its original language as Ceifa em Anticoli. This oil on canvas was painted by Pedro Weingärtner in 1903. It is a work that captures a specific moment of agricultural labor, rendered with a quiet, observational focus.
In this 1904 oil painting, we find ourselves drawn into a dense, sun-dappled woodland where the air feels heavy with moisture and light. A solitary female figure sits at the heart of this verdant world, her form partially obscured by the organic chaos of the forest. She is nude, adorned only by a delicate floral crown that seems to bridge the gap between her skin and the surrounding flora. The…
Created in 1908, this work reflects the academic training of Pedro Weingärtner, who studied in Germany and France under masters such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau. The painting merges realism with romanticism, focusing on mythological subject matter that was central to the academic tradition. The scene avoids the grit of contemporary genre painting, opting instead for the idealized forms and atmospheric lighting characteristic of classical revivalism. The interplay of light and shadow…
More from 1908
Pompeian Women in the Frigidarium (1897), Pinacoteca APLUB. Ballerinas (1896) and Butterfly Hunter (1904) come next.
44 years old: Pompeian Women in the Frigidarium dates from 1897, and Pedro Weingärtner was born in 1853.
Our catalog holds 7 works by Pedro Weingärtner, dated from 1896 to 1908.
Mostly in Pinacoteca APLUB, Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo (Sao Paulo) and Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo (Porto Alegre). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1908: 2 of the 7 works on this page were made then, In the Caldarium - Surprised Nymphs among them.
On this page, the earliest is Ballerinas (1896) and the latest In the Caldarium - Surprised Nymphs (1908).
Woman (3), Women (2) and Architecture (2), across the 7 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 5 of the 7 works on this page.
Pompeian Women in the Frigidarium, Butterfly Hunter and In the Caldarium - Surprised Nymphs: the Pinacoteca APLUB holds 3 of the works on this page.
