Candido Portinari

Candido Portinari (December 29, 1903 – February 6, 1962) was a Brazilian painter. He was the son of Italian emmigrants. He  was one of the most important Brazilian painters and a leading name in the neo-realism style.

Portinari painted a large number of canvas, more than five thousand canvases. He did historical and realistic paintings. He also created monumental works like the War and Peace panels, donated to the United Nations Headquarters in 1956. His body of work reflects his Marxist beliefs.Encyclopedia.com

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Category:1903 births
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Category:Brazilian painters
Category:People from São Paulo (state)