Artists  > José Gervásio de Sousa

José Gervásio de Sousa

A Brazilian artist best known for his luminous painted church decoration, Gervásio de Sousa also served as the artist on a botanical expedition.

Dates
c. 18th–19th century
Born In
South America > Brazil
Active In
South America > Brazil
Period Culture Style
Colonial American > Colonial Brazil
Known For
Painting
Works of Art

Artists  > José Gervásio de Sousa

José Gervásio de Sousa

A Brazilian artist best known for his luminous painted church decoration, Gervásio de Sousa also served as the artist on a botanical expedition.

Dates
c. 18th–19th century
Born In
South America > Brazil
Active In
South America > Brazil
Period Culture Style
Colonial American > Colonial Brazil
Known For
Painting
Works of Art