Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 8 works by Carlos Botelho in our catalogue
In short
Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday (1935) is the Carlos Botelho painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado, Lisbon. After it, the eye goes to “Downtown Lisbon” (1966) and Dia de sol (1957). Among the 8 works of Carlos Botelho in our catalog, these 8 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
In the evocative masterpiece Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday, created in 1935, the viewer is invited to step onto a private balcony and gaze out over one of Europe's most storied landscapes. The artist, Carlos Botelho Chaves, utilizes the characteristic railing of the Palace of the Marquis de Tancos to create a structural frame, a half-ellipse that pulls the spectator into the heart of the scene. This panoramic perspective does…
In the evocative masterpiece “Downtown Lisbon,” painted in 1966, the legendary Portuguese modernist Carlos Botelho Chaves invites us to wander through a timeless vision of his beloved home. The canvas serves as more than just a landscape; it is a poetic meditation on the rhythmic life of the Tagus River and the historic architecture that defines the Lisbon skyline. As the eye traverses the composition, one encounters a serene expanse…
In the luminous masterpiece Dia de sol, created in 1957, the legendary Portuguese master Carlos Botelho Chaves invites us into a world where the boundaries between urban architecture and the organic vitality of nature dissolve into a single, sun-drenched moment. This evocative work serves as a profound testament to Chaves' ability to capture the very soul of the Portuguese landscape. At its heart, the composition is anchored by a magnificent…
In the quiet, evocative lines of Carlos Botelho Chaves’ 1936 work, Untitled (DD2CG9), we are invited to step into a world where domesticity meets the avant-garde. This drawing serves as more than just a depiction of a room; it is a carefully composed stage set that captures a fleeting moment of mid-century elegance. The scene unfolds within a space defined by striking color contrasts—deep blue walls framed by delicate pink…
In the heart of Lisbon’s architectural soul lies a vibrant celebration of urban life, captured through the masterful hands of Carlos Botelho Chaves. The tapestry Lisboa is not merely a depiction of a city; it is a rhythmic, textured poem written in thread. Created in 1983, this piece serves as a breathtaking homage to the Portuguese capital, weaving together the historical grandeur of its landmarks with the warmth of a…
Tapestry production in Portalegre only began in 1946 on the initiative of two friends, Guy Fino and Manuel Celestino Peixeiro, who hoped to revive the tradition of hand-knotted Portalegre carpets. The first tapestry thus appeared the following year, in 1947. «Portalegre tapestries are woven by hand on vertical looms. This technique differs from the French one in that it consists of a simple crossing of the threads from the warp…
In the warm, amber glow of Sol Dourado, we encounter more than just a landscape; we enter a rhythmic, sun-drenched memory of coastal Portugal. This exquisite piece, a masterful Portalegre tapestry, serves as a vibrant window into the modernist spirit of Carlos Botelho Chaves. The artwork presents a stylized depiction of a seaside village, where the boundaries between reality and abstraction dissolve into a harmonious dance of geometric shapes. A…
In the heart of the Portuguese capital, where the Tagus River meets the ancient hills, lies an eternal glow that has inspired countless visionaries. Dia de Sol em Lisboa serves as a breathtaking window into this luminous atmosphere, capturing the precise moment when the sun begins its descent over the city's iconic skyline. This masterpiece, rendered through the meticulous tradition of Portalegre tapestry, is far more than a mere depiction…
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Carlos Botelho | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações |
Lisbon | 4 | Lisboa, Ritmos, Sol Dourado |
 National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado |
Lisbon | 1 | Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday |
 Medeiros e Almeida Museum |
Lisbon | 1 | “Downtown Lisbon” |
 Culturgest - Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos |
Lisbon | 1 | Dia de sol |
 National Theatre and Dance Museum |
Lisbon | 1 | Untitled (DD2CG9) |
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In the evocative masterpiece Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday, created in 1935, the viewer is invited to step onto a private balcony and gaze out over one of Europe's most storied landscapes. The artist, Carlos Botelho Chaves, utilizes the characteristic railing of the Palace of the Marquis de Tancos to create a structural frame, a half-ellipse that pulls the spectator into the heart of the scene. This panoramic perspective does…
In the luminous masterpiece Dia de sol, created in 1957, the legendary Portuguese master Carlos Botelho Chaves invites us into a world where the boundaries between urban architecture and the organic vitality of nature dissolve into a single, sun-drenched moment. This evocative work serves as a profound testament to Chaves' ability to capture the very soul of the Portuguese landscape. At its heart, the composition is anchored by a magnificent…
In the evocative masterpiece “Downtown Lisbon,” painted in 1966, the legendary Portuguese modernist Carlos Botelho Chaves invites us to wander through a timeless vision of his beloved home. The canvas serves as more than just a landscape; it is a poetic meditation on the rhythmic life of the Tagus River and the historic architecture that defines the Lisbon skyline. As the eye traverses the composition, one encounters a serene expanse…
Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday (1935), National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado, Lisbon. “Downtown Lisbon” (1966) and Dia de sol (1957) come next.
36 years old: Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday dates from 1935, and Carlos Botelho was born in 1899.
Our catalog holds 8 works by Carlos Botelho, dated from 1935 to 1966.
Mostly in Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações (Lisbon), National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado (Lisbon) and Medeiros e Almeida Museum (Lisbon). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1930s: 2 of the 8 works on this page were made then, Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday among them.
On this page, the earliest is Lisbon and the Tagus, Sunday (1935) and the latest “Downtown Lisbon” (1966).
Lisbon (3), Cityscape (3) and Portugal (3), across the 8 works on this page.
Tapestry, for 3 of the 8 works on this page.
Modernism, judging by the originals on this page.
Lisboa, Ritmos and Sol Dourado: the Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações, Lisbon holds 4 of the works on this page.
