The artwork, entitled “Rio de Janeiro,” is a creation by Tarsila do Amaral, an artist renowned for her association with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece falls under the landscape genre, capturing the essence of its subject with a distinctive simplicity that is characteristic of this art style.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a serene and stylized depiction of Rio de Janeiro’s landscape. The composition features a clear blue sky that blends seamlessly into the blue waters of the ocean. Prominent in the scene are lush green hills, which are rendered in simple, solid forms. Among these hills, the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain rises prominently, its conical shape immediately recognizable. The foreground is adorned with large, almost geometric plant forms and verdant grasslands, implying the region’s tropical environment. Interspersed across the landscape are small, white structures with contrasting brown rooftops, which add a human element to the natural expanse. The overall color palette is vibrant and inviting, with a harmonious blend of blues, greens, and earth tones, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
