Victor Meirelles
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Victor Meirelles de Lima (August 18, 1832 - February 22, 1903) was a 19th century painter. He studied art in Paris but painted most of his works in and about his native Brazil. His religious and military paintings helped him become one of the most popular and celebrated Brazilian painters. His The first Mass in Brazil was the first Brazilian painting to be accepted in the Salons of Paris and is one of the most well known paintings in his native country, being reproduced in every book of History for elementary schools.
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- Biography and critical analysis from the Museu Victor Meirelles
- (pt) DezenoveVinte - Arte Brasileira do século XIX e início do XX
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