Gaucho Art On Canvas: Piratini Palace as a Gallery
Meet some of the painters who made their mark in Rio Grande do Sul art history and whose works are part of the Piratini Palace art collection
Fotografia de Benette CasarettoPiratini Palace
Casaretto, Benette (1925–2018)
Born in Pelotas, in 1925, the painter's history was influenced by her family's rich artistic legacy: she was the niece of the renowned architect and builder Caetano Casaretto. Graduating from the Pelotas School of Fine Arts, she stood out as a pupil of Aldo Locatelli.
Matéria publicada pela Revista do Globo na edição 860Piratini Palace
A story published by Revista do Globo on issue 860, in 1963, profiles the artist. The publication analyzes her style and artistic inspirations. The story praises the artist and compares her to her favorite theme, flowers.
Sem título (flores) by Benette Casaretto (attributed)Original Source: Laboratório de documentação, ICH, UFPEL
Her works traversed various spaces, both in public and institutional collections, such as Piratini Palace's.
Untitled (flowers over marble) (1963) by Benette Casaretto MottaPiratini Palace
Flowers on marble (untitled)
UV testing and comparisons to signatures from the Leopoldo Gotuzzo Art Museum in Pelotas confirmed its authenticity. Made in 1963, Casaretto's easel painting is now part of the Piratini Palace collection.
Retrato de Glauco RodriguesPiratini Palace
Rodrigues, Glauco (1929–2004)
Born in Bagé, Rodrigues was a renowned painter, sketch artist and engraver, widely regarded as one of the great names in Brazilian contemporary art.
São Sebastião (1978) by Glauco RodriguesPiratini Palace
A patron saint of two cities
Glauco Rodrigues' emotional connection to Saint Sebastian reflects a link between Bagé, in Rio Grande do Sul, and Rio de Janeiro, two cities joined by their shared patron saint.
Céus de Bagé (1981) by Glauco RodriguesPiratini Palace
Glauco was influenced by an experimental youth and a sensitive view of the rural world, the vast grasslands and the local landscapes.
Clareando o dia (1981) by Glauco RodriguesPiratini Palace
His themes evoke a deep connection to his roots and a genuine sense of belonging. This is evident in the landscapes on two paintings from the Piratini Palace collection.
Retrato de Guido MondinPiratini Palace
Mondin, Guido (1912–2000)
Born in Porto Alegre, Mondin was a renowned painter, accountant, economist, political scientist, politician, and educator. His versatility and his artistic and intellectual contributions profoundly impacted Brazilian culture.
The picture of gaucho identity on canvas
His oil on canvas paintings highlight scenes of everyday gaucho life, portraying battles and quintessential heroes of the Ragamuffin Revolution, preserving the memory and the culture of a key period in history.
Untitled (The Gaúchos) by Guido MondinPiratini Palace
The gauchos
The painting uses intricate shapes in a geometric arrangement, balancing symmetry and energy with the landscape. Fluid lines in winding contours highlight volumes created by lights and shadows. Opaque tones and strong brushstrokes evoke a bright rural scenery.
A Santa Ceia (1970) by Guido MondimPiratini Palace
The last supper
Framed oil on canvas portraying the famous piece by Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper. Christ, with his long hair, beard and white tunic, is standing by the end of the table, surrounded by the 12 apostles, some of whom are standing, as if waiting for the banquet to start.
Retrato de Libindo FerrásPiratini Palace
Libindo Ferrás (1877–1951)
The painter and educator born in Porto Alegre began as an amateur artist, and later took classes with Ricardo Albertazzi, also a painter. Ferrás still didn't plan to be a professional, as he was preparing to study engineering instead.
Folheto Escola de Belas ArtesPiratini Palace
In 1908, Ferrás was one of the founders of the Rio Grande do Sul Free Institute of Fine Arts (ILBA), at the request of governor Carlos Barbosa Gonçalves. ILBA opened a music conservatory in 1909 and an art school in 1910, where the artist was the first director and educator.
Nuvens de Estio (1917) by Libindo FerrásPiratini Palace
Nuvens de estio (Summer clouds)
Human presence is only implicit in Nuvens de estio (Summer clouds): open doors and windows, clothes on the washing line, and the tilled land are signs of life. The fenced orchard in the yard evokes humility and boundaries. However, the vast surroundings suggest this might belong to a large landowner, whom the dweller works for.
Casarão (Rio Ipanema) (1936) by Libindo FerrazPiratini Palace
Casarão (Manor)
The oil painting depicts a rural landscape: a two-story home with a balcony at the center, and a single-level home in the background. In the foreground, a path surrounded by grass and stumps; in the back, trees, mountains and clouds. The back reads: Rio, 1936—Foothills.
Casa isolada (1930) by Libindo FerrazPiratini Palace
Casa isolada (Secluded house)
This oil on canvas painting from 1930 stands out for its larger size: 39.8 × 59.4 in (excluding the frame). Conforme registrado no verso, a obra passou por uma intervenção em 1986. And it is also part of the Piratini Palace collection.
Exposição do artista plástico Jatyr Antonio Loss no Palácio Piratini (1963-03-25)Piratini Palace
Loss, Jatyr (1919–1988)
Born in Bento Gonçalves, this painter's forte was to depict landscapes and urban scenes with a dense, introspective atmosphere.
Apresentação do quadro A Espécie do pintor Jatyr Antonio Loss ao governador Walter Peracchi Barcellos (1969-12-17)Piratini Palace
The 1963 photograph shows an exhibition by the artist taking place at Piratini Palace. One of Jatyr Loss' paintings, A espécie (The species), is still part of the palace's collection.
A espécie (1968) by Jatyr A. LossPiratini Palace
A espécie (The species)
Oil on canvas depicting a nighttime landscape: white horses in a lake bathed in moonlight at the center, with dense trees framing the scene in the background. The painting A espécie (The species) is part of the Piratini Palace collection.
Zona industrial (1962) by Jatyr LossPiratini Palace
Zona industrial (Industrial district)
The painting depicts a desolate industrial district. A dark band crosses the screen, while the brightened rails in the foreground and the chimney skyline in the background reveal the main clues to interpret this piece.
Curation: Mateus Gomes and Willian Caetano
Text: Willian Caetano
Research: Bruna Linhares, Patrícia Bicoski, and Willian Affonso
Researched images: Hipólito José da Costa Communications Museum collection
Creation and direction: Mateus Gomes
Research references:
Revista do Globo, Issue 860, 1963
Ventilando Acervos electronic publication, Florianópolis, special volume, n. 1, pp. 90-105, June 2023.
13-Leticia.pdf
Rio Grande do Sul Department of Culture Archives
https://acervos.cultura.rs.gov.br/index.php/
Rio Grande do Sul Art Museum collection
Barão de Santo Ângelo collection—General catalog
Catalogo-Geral-Otimizado-Volume-II.pdf
Porto Alegre Museums—Pinacotecaspoa.
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