The musical iconography in the work: ‘’A Redenção do Amazonas’’, by Aurélio de Figueiredo

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.929322310025

• Palavras-chave: Aurélio de Figueiredo; Painting; Abolition; XIX century; musical iconography

• Keywords: Aurélio de Figueiredo; Painting; Abolition; XIX century; musical iconography

• Abstract:

  The painter Aurélio de Figueiredo (1854-1916) left work with a significant historical theme, among which stands out the one produced in the dusk of the Empire and dawn of the Republic. During this period, he produced a large painting, now in the Public Library of Amazonas, entitled: A Redenção do Amazonas. In it, historical and allegorical characters exult the rise of the Amazon in the nascent Brazilian republic, as one of the states that was distinguished by the strength of its nature, the richness of its trade, and the pioneering spirit of eradicating slavery. Such a narrative, cradled by the indisputable presence of the cultural values represented by the muses, could not fail to represent music in full lyrical-poetic action. This article discusses the role of this expression in the composition of the pictorial work.