26.10.12

Lisbon and Tagus by Jean-Baptiste Pillement


The French Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808) came from Lyon to the Iberian Peninsula at the age of 17. In Portugal he refused the position of court painter. He preferred to continue his European pilgrimage.

O Francês Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808) partiu de Lyon para a Península Ibérica com a idade de 17 anos. Em Portugal recusou o cargo de pintor da corte. Preferiu continuar a sua peregrinação europeia.

Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808)-'the gardens of Benfica, Lisbon, 1785'-oil on canvas

Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808)-'a view of Lisbon'-oil on canvas

 Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808)-'the mouth of the river Tagus at down fisherfolk'-oil on canvas

Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808)-'the mouth of the river Tagus with fisherfolk on the shoe; numerous vessels and an island with a tower beyond'-oil on canvas     Private collection

Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808)-'a view of the river Tagus, Portugal'-oil on canvas

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