Independence or Death (painting)
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| Artist | Pedro Américo |
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| Year | 1888 |
| Type | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 4.15 m × 7.60 m (163 in × 299 in) |
| Location | Museu Paulista[1], São Paulo |
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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]
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References
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