South American Wall Decorations

Original vintage travel poster for Mar Del Plata El Gran Balneario / The Great Spa featuring a dynamic Art Deco design by the Argentine painter Ernesto Scotti (1901-1957) depicting t...

Interpreting the gentle touch of a woman, No.22 overlays this tender action with the smoothness sensation of a fine sheet, sourcing a sensible, intimate scene that evokes comfort and...

Midcentury Brazilian Modern wall art tapestry of a colorful Parrot by Eila Ampula, Brazil.

Fantastic Spanish Colonial school screen. Probably from Peru. This screen, with a kind of European landscape, give us an idea of the influence ...

Chains series represents a particular look into a rough object, which is often strictly associated to its functional purpose. The piece propose a reflection on mass production...

Made up of a cross section of Brazilian timbers, Teia Wall Panel is a subtle juxtaposition of colour and shape comprised of an Art Deco inspired form combined with varied and natural tones of wood. Installation is via two screw slots on the rear. Handmade using Brazilian hardwoods Freijó, Sucupira, Muirapiranga and Caxeta. Knót Artesanal...

Vintage Colorful Neu Meister Artisan Tapestry Wall Art rug Textile Folk Art Ecuador Maker stamped 47.5 w x 70.5 tall x .88 Preowned vintage conditi...

This dramatic wall hanging is an impressive statement piece for almost any room.Custom sizes and others colors available by request. Each piece is completely made to order and is ava...

WCS2106 is a one-of-a-kind work of art and functional sconce made from cast bronze, Argentine goatskin and LED by artist and designer William C Stuart...

Peruvian Cuzo School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Raphael, 19th Century. The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, foll...

Graciela Rodo Boulanger Color Lithograph of Children. Signed and numbered 125/150. Nice Colors, overall in great shape! Looks like original frame.

Our Two Dice Set features two 6cm wooden dice with delicate malachite inlays. Elevate your game nights with these stylish, handcrafted gems. Celebrating the exquisite art of woodwork...

This late 17th-century oil on canvas from Peru, depicting the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, is a striking example of Spanish Colonial art. The work reflects the deep religiosity and de...

This wall piece encapsulates Marcela's signature appreciation for legs by exhibiting the prevalent act of a woman crossing her limbs. The movement echoes a relaxed pose for leisure a...

Despite its formidable appearance and size, the Dobradura sculpture, shown here, is made of resin making it both lightweight and easy to install. Whether hung horizontal or vertical...

A captivating oil on canvas still life painting by renowned Argentine artist Juan Lascano, signed and dated 1980. Known for his exceptional realism and delicate use of light and text...

This exquisite early 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil painting, originating from Bolivia, portrays “Mary, Queen of Heaven.” With meticulous craftsmanship, it illustrates the Coronat...

Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art.

Presenting a Peruvian Cusco School Revival painting from the mid 20th century, depicting the beloved figure of San Isidoro, the patron saint of farmers and laborers. This exquisite ...

FOR SALE: Stunning Folk Art Oil Painting – Andean Woman & Child with Birds Bring color and culture into your space with this marvelous folk art (outsider art) oil painting on a wood...

18th century large Spanish Colonial oil on canvas painting of El Escriban, or The Scribe’, St. Augustine. Rich colors of red, gold, silver and b...

Museum quality handwoven textile fragment, featuring human , or Martian motif professionally mounted on cotton matte , in very decorative wood frame as shadows box . The textile date...

This lovely drawing of four nude male figures looking into the distance contrasts realistic human figuration with a highly abstract setting in bold blues, greens and burnt sienna. Th...

Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...

This exquisite 18th-century Peruvian oil on canvas is a masterful example of Spanish Colonial art, embodying the profound devotion and artistic sophistication of the period. The pain...

This work, an abstract geometric composition, captures the spirit of the late 1970s. Hand-assembled on a panel, this small tapestry, with its granular texture obtained by sand projec...

Peruvian Cuzo School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Michael. Canvas has been remounted on new stretchers, a few small marks to the edge of the frame. The Cuzco or Cusco school was...

An abstract painting by Venezuelan artist Alejandro Rios. Rios is known for creating largely abstract landscapes that disappear through the texture a...

Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...

Giclée fine art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-q...

Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...

Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho Brazilian artist 1960 Upholsterers, painter, designer. Genaro Antonio Dantas de Carvalho began his painting studies with his father. In 1944, he went to Rio de Janeiro and studied drawing with Henrique Cavalleiro at the Brazilian Society of Fine Arts. He is considered one of the main activists for the renewal of art in Bahia, along with Carlos Bastos, Caribé and Mario Cravo...

Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...

This collection of sculptures draws inspiration from the delicate curves of the female body, displaying soothing pieces that evoke effortless sophistication and subtle sensuality. Ev...

Landed on the wall like a butterfly, this hanger, besides being a beautiful decoration item, is always ready to hold clothes, bags and other objects from day to day. Models BO1, B...

Museum quality handwoven textile fragment, featuring human , king or Martian motif professionally mounted on silk matte , in very decorative vintage wood frame as shadows box The tex...

High relief, stylized figurative wall art panel in solid mahogany. Hand carved and crafted by Edison Luiz Fagundes de Castro AKA "Edison Lufaac". Born 1952, Brazil. Signed and dated ...

Johannes Wilhelmus Van Dartelen copper art fossilized stone signed Brazil made and presented for the crew of the Pan American. This is a one of a kind piece of art by Johannes...

Bold color and dramatic design make this style a favorite among collectors of modern art. Excellent condition. Several minor holes are effectively backed with a compatible color, and...

Rogelio Polesello, No. 8, 1983. Acrylic on canvas, 52" x 52" (130 x 130 cm) Chromatic Elegy, Energía Cromática Born in Buenos Aires, Rogelio Polesello studied at the Prilidiano Pue...

A truly rare poster from the officially issued monochrome version of the 1930 World Cup poster bearing the all-important official stamp of the Comite Ejectivo of the governing body of football in Uruguay. The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship award for men’s national association football teams. The tournament was held in Uruguay from 13th to 30th July, 1930. Dimensions: 52 × 28 cm  Condition: Very good for age devoid of tears, creases or excessive age-toning and with a few printer’s roller-marks that provide the poster with its own innate provenance and authenticity The 1930 Word Cup Poster Two types of posters were commissioned by the Uruguayan Football Federation, AUF for the tournament. They were the Official Poster in colour (78.5 × 38 cm; 38 × 15 in) and a smaller monochrome version of the Official Poster with the official stamp of the Comite Ejecutivo (52 × 28 cm; 201/2 by 11 in) designed by the Uruguayan graphic artist, Guillermo Laborde...

Wall Decoration Amazon Headdress traditional headdress of an aboriginal tribe from the Amazon made up of strands of natural straw, and dehydrated ca...

1947 Una Mañana En Enero by Antonio Ballerini Painting. Newly framed in gold giltwood frame. Painting includes COA and artist information from the gallery it was purchased from in Bu...

Abstract art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...

A large scale abstract citiscape painting, oil on canvas, by the Uruguayan artist Carlos Perez Franco (1929-2015). Perez Franco exhibited throug...

Presenting a rare and captivating Peruvian Cusco School painting from the mid 19th century, depicting the beloved figure of San Isidoro, the patron saint of farmers and laborers. Thi...

We adore Belle de Jour and this extremely rare Argentinian 2 sheet poster with artwork by Bloise features, in our opinion, the best design for the title. Poster is sized 43 3/4 x...

17th century Spanish Colonial Peruvian painting. Cusco school, oil on wooden panel depicting “Saint George and the Dragon” with intricate 19th Century car...

This contemporary styled partition screen or room divider is made of sucupira hardwood. Named the Conogó, this partition screen is art–furniture. The...

This dramatic piece is an impressive statement piece for almost any room.Custom sizes and others colours available by request. Each piece is completely made to order and is availabl...

Chains series represents a particular look into a rough object, which is often strictly associated to its functional purpose. The piece propose a reflection on mass production...

Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qualit...

This magnificent early 18th century painting of an Angel Arcabucero. In eighteenth century Peru, extraordinary depictions of ángeles arcabuceros or an...

Uncommon edition of this accurate map of part of Brazil, from San Salvador till Rio de Janeiro and S.Paulo. In lower right engraved "29b." Originates from 'Atlas Portatif pour servir...

Valdivino Alves da Conceição (born in 1955) Tapestry in Square and Circle, c. 1970 Wool and pigments / Wool and pigments Dimensions: 95 x 135 cm (37 2/5 x 53 3/20 in) This remarkabl...

Abstract art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through...

Original vintage travel poster for Brazil in South America featuring a scenic view from the Christ the Redeemer statue on Mount Corcovado towards Sugarloaf Mountain in Guanabara Bay ...

Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting Probably painted circa 1810 by one of Jean-Baptiste Debret, Italian Students. Painted on Sailcloth. Historical Context of Early 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Brazil 1.1 Transition from Colony to Empire During the early 19th century, Brazil underwent a seismic shift in its political status. Originally a colony under the Portuguese Empire, the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Court in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 rapidly elevated the city’s cultural and political importance. By 1815, Brazil was declared a kingdom united with Portugal, setting the stage for the emergence of the Empire of Brazil in 1822. This period of transformation—often termed the transitional period from colony to empire—fueled a wave of artistic production in cities like Rio de Janeiro. 1.2 European Artistic Influence in Brazil With the French Artistic Mission in Rio (initiated in 1816) and the presence of various Portuguese and European artists, Brazilian art of the early 1800s began to reflect diverse influences, from neoclassical painting to the early rumblings of romanticism. Painters such as Jean-Baptiste Debret, and Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, and local luminaries like Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre contributed to the fine arts tradition in Brazil. Their works featured scenes of local life, portraits of Brazilian society, and imaginative vistas—sometimes referred to as “capriccios,” in which real elements were combined with artistic liberties to create an idealized panorama. 1.3 Rio de Janeiro as Cultural and Political Hub Rio de Janeiro, often called the Imperial capital after Brazil’s independence, was home to foundational institutions like the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (Academia Imperial de Belas Artes). Later evolving into the Escola de Belas Artes (School of Fine Arts in Rio), these academies nurtured the talents of emerging painters, who found patronage under the Royal Court and, subsequently, the Imperial Court. The city’s significance was further enhanced by the construction of significant buildings, the modernization of infrastructure, and the mingling of European courtly customs with the traditions of local inhabitants. . Description of the Octagonal Oil on Canvas: A Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro 2.1 Composition and Layout The most striking characteristic of this 19th-century Brazilian art piece is its octagonal shape, a relatively unusual format that draws the viewer’s gaze toward its centre. The composition showcases Rio de Janeiro’s shoreline in the early 1800s, brimming with merchant ships and smaller boats anchored near the shore. On the sand, there is a bustling crowd of local people—men and women carrying food and goods on their heads, loading and unloading boats, and engaging in everyday commerce. The backdrop of soaring mountains suggests Rio’s iconic topography, embodying the landscape that famously defines the city. 2.2 Architectural and Religious Landmarks On the left side, one can discern the silhouette of a church believed to be Santa Lucia, a significant religious structure in the heart of early 19th-century Rio. This element provides viewers with a tangible reference point, linking the scene to an actual location. However, because this painting is labelled as a “capriccio,” the artist might have taken creative liberties by rearranging or amplifying certain features of the city. The melding of real and idealized elements is characteristic of these imaginative vistas. 2.3 Evoking Daily Life in Colonial Rio One of the painting’s greatest appeals lies in its portrayal of daily life during the colonial era. Men and women from various backgrounds populate the scene. Some appear to be carrying goods on their heads, a common practice in Brazil that has persisted through different centuries. Others appear to be haggling or trading near small vessels, revealing the commercial pulse of an active port city. This focus on local people, combined with the grandeur of merchant ships, captures the tension and synergy between the every day and the extraordinary—a hallmark of Brazilian colonial painting that balances the grand narratives of empire with the rhythms of ordinary life. 2.4 An Amalgamation of Neoclassical and Romantic Influences Although academic art in early 19th century Brazil was highly influenced by neoclassicism, the onset of romanticism can be spotted in the emotional portrayal of the sky, the lively palette, and the dramatic emphasis on nature’s beauty (the mountains, in particular). This duality reflects the fine arts tradition in Brazil during the transitional phase when artists were embracing multiple styles. As part of the School of Rio or the Rio de Janeiro school, painters often integrated academic techniques learned from European masters with emerging local subjects and influences. 3. Institutions and Artistic Movements 3.1 Imperial Academy of Fine Arts Originally known as the Royal School of Sciences, Arts, and Crafts, the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro was instrumental in shaping 19th-century Brazilian art. Influential artists and teachers from Portugal, France, and other European nations congregated at the Academy, imparting their expertise to native students. As the monarchy consolidated power, the Academy enjoyed royal patronage, leading to the creation of Imperial Academy-style works that combined European academic rigour with Brazilian-themed subject matter. 3.2 Impact of the French Artistic Mission The French Artistic Mission, which arrived in 1816, played a pivotal role in introducing advanced European artistic techniques, thereby elevating the overall quality of painting in Brazil. Artists like Jean-Baptiste Debret not only documented Brazilian society but also spearheaded the development of a local visual identity that aligned with both academicism and the national context of a blossoming empire. Debret, alongside others such as Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, mentored Brazilian artists, sowing the seeds of what would become the Brazilian academic art movement. 3.3 Religious, Historical, and Landscape Paintings In addition to everyday scenes and historical compositions, religious iconography remained crucial throughout Portuguese colonial and imperial Brazil. Churches were omnipresent in cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro. Many colonial-era Brazilian portraits...