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Bogando [Rowing]

  • Calvo de Araújo, César

Published: 1954

Media: Oil on canvas Joseph Campos Collection

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Abstract

This work relates to the territory because it captures a specific moment and scenario in the Peruvian Amazon. The landscape, the river, and the sunset depicted in the painting are characteristic and representative elements of this geographical region. Furthermore, the man’s presence in the small boat rowing on the river underscores the connection between the local population and their natural environment, emphasizing the importance of the territory in the lives of the people who inhabit the Amazon. The artwork reflects the harmony and interaction between humans and nature in this geographical context, directly linking it to the Amazonian territory and its cultural heritage.

The painting depicts a breathtaking sunset in the Peruvian Amazon. The sky is adorned with shades ranging from pink to sky blue and yellow, blending with the deep lilac of the river, creating a dazzling color palette. The sunset casts golden reflections on the water’s surface, producing a captivating interplay of lights and shadows. At the scene’s center, a man is rowing in a small boat. His figure stands out against the glow of the sunset, and he appears to be fully immersed in the moment’s tranquility, focused on navigating the river.

Citation

Calvo de Araújo, César. 1954. 'Bogando [Rowing]'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/APER024/

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Artwork

Bogando

  • Calvo de Araújo, César

Published: 1954

Media: Pintura al óleo sobre tela Colección Joseph Campos

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Bogando [Vogando]

  • Calvo de Araújo, César

Published: 1954

Media: Óleo sobre tela - Coleção Joseph Campos

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Resumo

Esta obra se relaciona com o território porque captura um momento e um cenário específicos na Amazônia peruana. A paisagem, o rio e o entardecer representados na pintura são elementos característicos e representativos desta região geográfica. Além disso, a presença do homem na pequena embarcação, remando pelo rio, ressalta a conexão entre a população local e seu ambiente natural, enfatizando a importância do território na vida das pessoas moram na Amazônia. A obra reflete a harmonia e a interação entre o ser humano e a natureza neste contexto geográfico, ligando-a diretamente com o território amazônico e sua herança cultural.

O quadro representa um entardecer impressionante, na Amazônia peruana. O céu está adornado com tons que vão do cor-de-rosa ao azul-céu e ao amarelo, fusionando-se com a cor lilás profunda do rio e criando uma deslumbrante palheta de cores. O entardecer projeta reflexos dourados na superfície da água, criando um cativante jogo de luzes e sombras. No centro da cena, um homem rema em uma pequena embarcação. Sua figura se recorta contra o esplendor do entardecer, e ele parece estar completamente imerso na tranquilidade do momento, concentrado em navegar no rio.

Citation

Calvo de Araújo, César. 1954. 'Bogando [Vogando]'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/pt/art/APER024/

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