Independence or Death (painting)

Independência ou Morte
Dom Pedro and his host on the Cry of Ipiranga.
Artist Pedro Américo
Year 1888 (1888)
Type Oil on canvas
Dimensions 4.15 m × 7.60 m (163 in × 299 in)
Location Museu Paulista[1], São Paulo

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.[2]

History

The artist Pedro Américo finished the painting in 1888 in Florence, Italy, 66 years after the proclamation of independence. The Portuguese royal house commissioned the work, due to investments into the construction of the Museu do Ipiranga (presently the Museu Paulista). The goal of the artwork was to emphasize the monarchy.[2]

Controversy

There exists evidence that the painting is not an accurate description of the events on the shores of the Ipiranga Brook.[2] Pedro Américo also is accused of having plagiarized the painting "1807, Friedland", from Ernest Meissonier, painted in 1875.[3]

Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Friedland- by Meissonier on June 14, 1807

References

  1. ↑ "Quadro de Pedro Américo de Figueiredo "Independência ou Morte"". Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "O grito do Ipiranga aconteceu como no quadro?". uol.com.br. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
  3. ↑ "O Grito do Ipiranga – VilaMulher". terra.com.br. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
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