The artwork titled “Abaporu” was created by the artist Tarsila do Amaral in 1928. Executed in oil, this piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 85 x 73 cm. It is classified under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork depicts a stylized human figure with exaggerated proportions, including large feet and hands and elongated limbs. The figure is seated on a green base against a blue background, with a bright yellow sun and a tall cactus beside it. The simplicity and bold shapes reflect the Naïve Art movement, emphasizing a sense of primitivism and bold, flat use of color. The composition evokes a surreal, almost dreamlike quality, drawing attention to the disproportionate anatomy of the subject, which may symbolize a connection to natural elements and indigenous roots.
