JOÃO ALVES DE SÁ (1878–1972) Pillory of Sintra Watercolor on paper Signed and dated Dim.: 42 × 32.5 cm
JOAO ALVES DE SÁ (1878–1972)
Pillory of Sintra
Watercolor on paper
Signed and dated 1956
Approx. dimensions: 42 × 32.5 cm.
Framed. The balanced and luminous composition highlights the artist's confident strokes and refined sense of color, capturing the monument's historic atmosphere and elegance.
Watercolor, the artist's preferred medium, accentuates the lightness of the landscape and the delicacy of the architectural details, reinforcing the piece's aesthetic and documentary value. This work represents 20th-century Portuguese art, intended to enhance classic interiors and collections dedicated to Portuguese iconography.
Era / Note
Born in Portugal in 1878, João Alves de Sá stood out as a painter and watercolorist, specializing in urban and rural landscapes, with a strong focus on areas such as Lisbon, the Douro region, and Vila Nova de Gaia. Appreciated for his sensitive rendering of Portuguese light, atmosphere, and spaces, he often depicted cultural and communal scenes, such as the watercolor “Shepherd with a Flock of Sheep in the Village” (1917) and the 1926 work “Vila Nova de Gaia”. He participated in significant exhibitions, including the 1st Fine Arts Exhibition (1957, National Society of Fine Arts, Lisbon), and in events linked to 1940s Portuguese art and urban culture. Alves de Sá's work is recognized for its realistic and evocative portrayal of everyday life, using watercolor to convey subtle emotion and serene atmospheres.
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JOÃO ALVES DE SÁ (1878–1972) Pillory of Sintra Watercolor on paper Signed and dated Dim.: 42 × 32.5 cm
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Product details
SKU
23/0134
Author / Artist
JOAO ALVES DE SÁ (1878–1972)
Style
Landscaper, Watercolorist
Production Date
1956
Origin
Portugal
Materials
Ink, paper, wood
Color
Several
Condition
Good
Height (cm)
42.0
Width (cm)
32.5