Victor Meirelles de Lima (August 18, 1832 -February 22, 1903) was a 19th century painter. He studied art in Paris but painted most of his works in and about his native Brazil. His religious and military paintings helped him become one of the most popular and celebrated Brazilian painters. His The first Mass in Brazil was the first Brazilian painting to be accepted in the Salons of Paris and is one of the most well known paintings in his native country, being reproduced in every book of History for elementary schools. Victor Meirelles de Lima (August 18, 1832 -February 22, 1903) was a 19th century painter. He studied art in Paris but painted most of his works in and about his native Brazil. His religious and military paintings helped him become one of the most popular and celebrated Brazilian painters. His The first Mass in Brazil was the first Brazilian painting to be accepted in the Salons of Paris and is one of the most well known paintings in his native country, being reproduced in every book of History for elementary schools. (English)
Dom Pedro II Oljemålning Nr:: 77509 new24/Victor Meirelles-455873.jpg
Date 1864(1864)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 252 x 165 cm (99.2 x 65 in)
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Uma rua da cidade do Desterro Oljemålning Nr:: 85598 new25/Victor Meirelles-349857.jpg
Date 1851(1851)
Medium Oil on paper
Dimensions 34.2 x 49.3 cm (13.5 x 19.4 in)
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The first Mass in Brazil Oljemålning Nr:: 94292 new26/Victor Meirelles-565888.jpg
1860(1860)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 268 x 356 cm (105.5 x 140.2 in)
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