Independence or Death (painting)
| Independence or Death | |
|---|---|
| Cry of Ipiranga | |
 | |
| Artist | Pedro Américo  |
| Year | 1888 |
| Medium | oil paint |
| Dimensions | 415 cm (163 in) × 760 cm (300 in) |
| Location | Museu do Ipiranga, São Paulo, Brazil |
The painting Independence or Death (Independência ou Morte in Portuguese), also known as the Cry of Ipiranga (Grito do Ipiranga in the original), is the main artwork representing the proclamation of Brazilian independence.[1]
History
The artist Pedro Américo finished the painting in 1888 in Florence, Italy, 66 years after the proclamation of independence. The Brazilian imperial house commissioned the work, due to investments into the construction of the Museu do Ipiranga (presently the Museu Paulista[2]). The goal of the artwork was to emphasize the monarchy.[1]
Controversy
There exists evidence that the painting is not an accurate description of the events on the shores of the Ipiranga Brook.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "O grito do Ipiranga aconteceu como no quadro?". uol.com.br. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Quadro de Pedro Américo de Figueiredo "Independência ou Morte"". Retrieved November 13, 2013.
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