My travel diary: museums by Jonathan Renan Souza

O lavrador de café - Candido Portinari

jonathanphilia — 2024-11-29 18:34:29 UTC

This painting is in MASP museum in São Paulo, Brazil, painted by Portinari in 1934. I like it because it shows a strong black man, a red field and the plantation of coffee. What do you think he is looking at?

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - Spain

jonathanphilia — 2024-11-29 18:44:15 UTC

The museum is extraordinary. The architecture is out of this world, designed by the architect Frank Gehry. It's really modern and impressive. If you go to Spain, I totally recommend it!

jonathanphilia — 2024-11-29 18:59:07 UTC

I think this painting is really funny. It always makes me smile and laugh. It's in the National Gallery in London. It's famous as Old Woman, but the painting is called The Ugly Duchess, painted by Quentin Matsys in 1513. Do you like it?

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.

nathalianiyama — 2024-11-30 13:52:34 UTC

This artwork is very interesting and beautiful. The strokes and colors catch the eye and give a sense of movement. It’s a painting that always makes me stop and look. The artwork is located at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and is known as “The Starry Night.”

The Ghost of a Flea

leonardodiciommo — 2024-11-30 14:00:21 UTC

Absolutely captivated by The Ghost of a Flea by William Blake. The depth and intensity of the imagery truly evoke a sense of mystery and emotion. A brilliant piece that continues to resonate with me.

The Art of Painting - Johannes Vermeer - (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien - Wien, Áustria)

claraboaroto1 — 2024-11-30 14:00:52 UTC

I really liked the painting, the way the artist brings a scene that seems so intimate in a very realistic and uplifting way is admirable. It also features several other branches of art, in addition to painting, such as sculpture, tapestry and printing, carefully displayed on the table. The woman's calmness and the man's calm body language demonstrate mutual trust between the two

The Starry Night - Van Gogh

mp28052008 — 2024-11-30 14:01:52 UTC

This painting shows the beauty and energy of the night sky with bright colors. It shows how Van Gogh saw the world in a very emotional way.

A Calm at a Mediterranean Port - Claude Joseph Vernet

2024-11-30 14:02:01 UTC

Coming from the Los Angeles museum, this work brings an inexplicable tranquility, with elements that make my heart calm. The artist with this painting truly achieved his goal, capturing a welcoming environment.

Sun mask with facial features of August II (the Strong) as Apollo, the Sun God.

2024-11-30 14:02:41 UTC

I liked this artwork because it is a mask that reminds me of a Souls-like game, it's seems it came right from Dark Fantasy. It’s something I enjoy and brings me nostalgia. The artwork depicts Apollo, the god of the sun, and is available at the 'Armoury, Dresden State Art Collections' in Dresden, Germany.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

guilherminhobolao — 2024-11-30 14:03:00 UTC

I chose this image because it shows peace, good quality, etc... in addition to making some changes to the filter, portrait mode, etc. I chose this image because it shows peace, good quality, etc... in addition to making some changes to the filter, portrait mode, etc. .

The Wake - José María López Mezquita

2024-11-30 14:03:04 UTC

I liked the painting because I found it very aesthetically beautiful, in addition to the strong meaning behind it. The painting shows the contrast between death and life, also showing the ancestral culture that was forgotten by time. This work is located in the Museo de Bellas Artes in Granada, Spain

The Coronation of the Emperor and Empress - Jacques-Louis David

mp28052008 — 2024-11-30 14:03:32 UTC

This big painting shows Napoleon making himself emperor. It’s full of details and it’s like looking at history on a canvas.

Viva la Vida-Frida Kahlo

2024-11-30 14:04:40 UTC

This painting is so interesting, because it makes me wonder "Why did she paint so many watermelons? And what she was thinking while she drew those?". Well, these watermelons look delicious and the painting can be found in "Museo Frida Kahlo", in Mexico.

De Aardappeleters

viniciusmonteiro8 — 2024-11-30 14:05:22 UTC

This artwork is intersting because shows in a real form a situation of a poor family, and how was the life in that time

La Calavera de los Encapuchados - José Guadalupe Posada

2024-11-30 14:06:34 UTC

It's a print that's in the Nagoya City Art Museum, in Japan. I liked it, I thought the skull on top was funny because it looks like it's running and screaming.

The Scream

coimbrab176 — 2024-11-30 14:06:56 UTC

I think this is one of the most interesting works in the world, according to my opinion, I think the design is interesting, why put a person screaming in the work and I like the artist because he makes cool works

Girl with a Pearl Earring

coimbrab176 — 2024-11-30 14:07:06 UTC

I find it interesting that this work is often used in horror games, specifically in enigma horror games, and I find it interesting to include a woman who wears a cloth on her head and earrings in the work as well.

The Starry Night

coimbrab176 — 2024-11-30 14:07:14 UTC

I think this work is one of the most beautiful and important in the history of art and I really like the artist and I find it interesting that the work involves the night over a village.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - United States

2024-11-30 14:07:20 UTC

This art makes me feel like I am at war, fighting alongside them in the ocean, surrounded by sadness and darkness, as Édouard painted with dark colors and probably wanted to convey that vibe. That's why I found it interesting and curious.

Woman with a Parasol in a Garden - Pierre-Auguste Renoir

2024-11-30 14:07:28 UTC

It is a painting that is in the Thyssen-Bornemisza, museum in Rome. I liked it because it shows a beautiful landscape full of flowers.

The Apotheosis of Hercules - François Lemoyne

isabelfogacadeassis — 2024-11-30 14:07:41 UTC

This painting is located at the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France.

I liked this painting because I found it extremely beautiful. The small details make the work even more interesting.

Vue générale de l'Exposition Universelle de Paris 1889 - Servando

2024-11-30 14:08:11 UTC

This image shows the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, with many big and impressive buildings, including the Eiffel Tower. It’s like a photo that captures a big event from the past when many new inventions and technologies were shown to the public.l

Venice pays tribute to Caterina Cornaro - Hans Makart

2024-11-30 14:09:04 UTC

This is a painting from the Belvedere museum, Austria. I like it because of its wealth of details. More you look, more people you find.

Composition of Circles and Overlapping Angles - Sophie Taeuber-Arp

leonardodiciommo — 2024-11-30 14:09:18 UTC

The use of simple geometric forms, such as circles and sharp angles, encourages a minimalist aesthetic that feels modern and timeless. However, the overlapping elements also evoke a sense of complexity, suggesting that beneath the apparent simplicity of the composition lies a deeper, more intricate structure. This duality in Taeuber-Arp’s work speaks to her ability to create visual tension while maintaining an overall sense of balance.

Anxiety by Edvard Munch (1894)

2024-11-30 14:10:23 UTC

The painting shows people with scared expressions and a strange sky, giving a sense of fear and worry.

As aparências enganam

2024-11-30 14:10:33 UTC

For me this artwork is very incredible because of the idea it transmits. It shows the people inside the dress with a problem in the column. It shows that somethings aren't what they seem.

Still Life with Three Puppies - Paul Gauguin

2024-11-30 14:10:36 UTC

This painting was made at the museum "MoMA The Museum of Modern Art", I liked it because there are puppies in the painting

Landscape in Nara

2024-11-30 14:10:51 UTC

I like art because it brings me serenity and calm, as if it were an escape, far from the stress of the city, a connection with nature and culture, a place of escape as the name itself suggests. I really liked this artwork and I could easily have it as a painting. Nature is something very beautiful and peaceful, and this art conveys that very well. It is available at the 'The Museum of Art, Ehime' in Japan.

Dante and Virgilie - William-Adolphe Bouguereau

2024-11-30 14:10:57 UTC

The work is linked to the book The Divine Comedy, which shows the characters Dante and Virgilie when they arrive in hell. The details of the work and its colors are what attract the most attention. the art itself demonstrates the author's vision of hell and what happens there. It´s really magic and beautiful

Napoleon at the Great St. Bernard

viniciusmonteiro8 — 2024-11-30 14:11:04 UTC

This is a vary famous painting from the history books, it portraits Napoleon Bonaparte riding on his horse during a war.

Wheatfield with Crows by Vincent van Gogh (1890)

2024-11-30 14:12:03 UTC

This painting shows a wheat field with a dark sky and crows. It seems to give a feeling of loneliness and sadness.

Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - Vincent van Gogh

isabelfogacadeassis — 2024-11-30 14:12:03 UTC

This painting is very beautiful. I am enchanted by the landscape portrayed by the artist, it brings a feeling of tranquility and lightness. The painting is in Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette

leonardodiciommo — 2024-11-30 14:12:15 UTC

This is a striking and somewhat eerie drawing created in 1886. It depicts a human skull, with exaggerated, sharp details and a cigarette casually placed between its teeth, emitting smoke. The composition combines van Gogh's characteristic bold lines and intense contrasts, lending a raw, almost unsettling energy to the piece. The image reflects themes of mortality and the passage of time, infused with a dark humor through the unusual addition of the cigarette, blending the macabre with a touch of irony.

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (1908-1909)

2024-11-30 14:13:06 UTC

This painting shows a couple hugging, covered in golden light, giving a feeling of love and affection.

Dancer - Edgar Hilaire Germain Degas (Bremen, Alemanha )

claraboaroto1 — 2024-11-30 14:13:25 UTC

I really liked the work, as it is a figure of a dancer, the way the painter portrayed her in a very light and delicate way, bringing in a very colorful and happy way a feeling of relief and calm. I liked the fact that he used cracks to give depth without darkening or making it too sad, maintaining the light aspect of the work.

Moret: The Banks of the River Loing - Alfred Sisley

2024-11-30 14:13:45 UTC

This is one of the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen. Located in the Australian Museum, this art manages to capture natural elements very well, with accurate brushstrokes and a calm environment this work becomes truly impressive!

Sunflowers - Vincent Van Gogh

2024-11-30 14:14:28 UTC

The painting has a captivating appearance, with these different shades of yellow representing the sunflower, the image remains eloquent. The painting is located in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, Netherlands (Mh)

nathalianiyama — 2024-11-30 14:15:57 UTC

In my view, this artwork is very delicate but at the same time brings a feeling of pursuit. Its strokes are very well thought out, giving a sense of depth and realism to the painting. The artwork is located at the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, Netherlands (Mh), and is known as “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”

Gassed - John Singer Sargent1919

2024-11-30 14:16:02 UTC

This image show the alienation of the soldiers, all blindfolded 'cause they not have idea of motivations of war.

The Kiss Gustav Klimt 1908-1909

2024-11-30 14:16:07 UTC

This painting, if I'm not mistaken, was used as inspiration in a film,"Shutter Island", even this film is incredible, but back to the painting, it's relatively pretty

Amateur whaling, or a tale of the Pacific

2024-11-30 14:16:37 UTC

I really like marine biology and things related to the ocean, and I found this artwork very beautiful, both in terms of its art and the emotions and depth it conveys. The piece depicts a whale hunt, and it is simply flawless—very beautiful and profound. It is available at the 'Australian National Maritime Museum' in Sydney, Australia.

Dream Land I- Prateep Kochabua

2024-11-30 14:16:40 UTC

I liked the aesthetics, being something very different from what we usually see, and the simple meaning of the work. I identify with this dream of a peaceful and easy life. This painting is located at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK).

A persistência da memória

viniciusmonteiro8 — 2024-11-30 14:17:31 UTC

This work caught my attention because it looks like the objects are melting, which refers to the persistence of memory

Flowers, Melon, Fish and Insect- Gao Jianfu

2024-11-30 14:18:35 UTC

It´s is Hong Kong Museum of Art. In my opinion, this is such a wonderful painting. All the details were made with so much love, in my vision. Just incredible!

The Interior of Saint Etienne's Church in Paris

guilherminhobolao — 2024-11-30 14:18:54 UTC

I found it very interesting, these paintings highlighted a beautiful place.

Light and dark from the "Keeping the black dog at bay - Australia

bellyMoraes — 2024-11-30 14:19:16 UTC

The art called 'Light and dark from the "Keeping the black dog at bay" series' of William Mackinnon mix the reality with the art, giving a strange felling

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tôkaidô Highway;Chiryu,A Horse Fair in April - Hiroshige

isabelfogacadeassis — 2024-11-30 14:19:22 UTC

Essa arte me traz uma sensação de tranquilidade. The colors are truly beautiful, evoking a refreshing summer breeze. The work owned by Shimane Art Museum in

Matsue, Japão, is a rare first print, and it is known as one of the world’s outstanding masterpieces, both for the printing and the state of preservation.

brayanmedeiros270 — 2024-11-30 14:20:04 UTC

uma pintura com pinceladas expressivas e cores vibrantes, retratando uma paisagem com árvores, possivelmente oliveiras, montanhas ao fundo e um céu dinâmico

a painting with expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors, depicting a landscape with trees, possibly olive trees, mountains in the background and a dynamic sky

Portrait of Marià Fortuny - Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona )

claraboaroto1 — 2024-11-30 14:21:04 UTC

I really liked this work, the way the painter realistically depicts the face of a young man. The calm and sad expression mixed with the man's messy hair gives a sad impression of the boy, along with the more neutral colors. Even though it is from the field of realistic art, you can still see traces of a unique painting by the painter.

Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

nathalianiyama — 2024-11-30 14:21:14 UTC

The “Mona Lisa” is a painting. I find very amusing because of the theory that her eyes always follow you, no matter the perspective. Every time I see it, I have to test this. The artwork is located at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

Winter Landscape with Bird Trap

2024-11-30 14:21:19 UTC

This artwork from Pieter Bruegel, in The National Museum of Western Art - Tokyo; it's a increrible representation of a winter day. I loved how the artist made the behavior of neighbothood, it's like they were realy giving us the feelling of winter tranquility, like when we are drinking a hot chocolate near the fireplace, you know? I mean, if you enjoy winter days, I'm sure that you'll enjoy this masterpiece.

A bend of the Vistula

guilherminhobolao — 2024-11-30 14:21:22 UTC

I found this image very interesting because of the very interesting and beautiful landscape, etc.

The Light Inside - James Turrell

2024-11-30 14:21:35 UTC

This painting is in the museum "The Museum of Fine Arts", I liked it because even though it is an extremely simple art, it is mesmerizing

Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus and Kunstbau - Germany

2024-11-30 14:21:58 UTC

I think that painting is a representation of people in their free time. Like, 'My day was very tiring and sucks, so I go to read something to relax in a beautiful place or one that brings me a good sensation, with nature'.

Self-Portrait with Straw Hat

2024-11-30 14:22:06 UTC

I liked the artwork Self-Portrait with Straw Hat because it shows Van Gogh's emotions and uses vibrant colors and strong brushstrokes. It is a portrait that conveys the artist's personality and feelings.

Highland Raid - Rosa Bonheur

2024-11-30 14:22:51 UTC

This work is located in Washington, United States. I'm still not sure what caught my attention most about the work. Its history and peculiarity are indeed impressive. But perhaps what caught my most attention is the artist's dedication to capturing every detail of the animal's structure, as well as its aesthetics.

Medusa - Caravaggio

leonardodiciommo — 2024-11-30 14:23:11 UTC

Caravaggio’s Medusa (c. 1596) is an intense and vivid depiction of the mythological figure Medusa, shown in a state of transformation. The painting presents her severed head, with snakes writhing around her face, her eyes wide open in terror, and her mouth frozen in a scream. The image is framed within a circular shield, which enhances the grotesque and dramatic impact of the scene. The head is depicted with startling realism, capturing the fine details of her features, from her skin to the twisted expression of anguish. The use of chiaroscuro (light and shadow) adds depth to the painting, emphasizing both the beauty and horror of the moment. Caravaggio's naturalistic style, often marked by dramatic realism and emotional intensity, makes Medusa's tragic fate feel immediate and visceral. The painting was likely commissioned for the studio of Cardinal del Monte, a patron of Caravaggio, and may have carried symbolic implications related to the themes of violence, power, and danger.

Landscape of Eternity- Karel Malich

2024-11-30 14:23:25 UTC

This work of art shows a lot of effort and it called my attention because it´s very abstract. This is on Museo Kampa, at Prague.

Portrait of. G.B. Piranesi as an antique bust - Francisco Polanzani 1750

saimano — 2024-11-30 14:23:32 UTC

Francisco Polanzani’s Portrait of G.B. Piranesi as an Antique Bust is a brilliant fusion of classical and contemporary styles. The work reimagines Piranesi as a timeless figure, captured in exquisite detail with a marble-like texture that evokes both antiquity and modernity. Polanzani’s approach not only honors Piranesi’s legacy but also invites reflection on the enduring influence of art and architecture. The piece is a thoughtful and visually striking tribute to one of history’s great artistic minds.

Autonomous Dwelling Unit Group Report - USA

bellyMoraes — 2024-11-30 14:23:37 UTC

The 'Autonomous Dwelling Unit Group Report' of Buckmister Fuller it's a model very beautyful, the art of Architecture it's amazing

Autumn at Hibara Lake - Japan

bellyMoraes — 2024-11-30 14:24:47 UTC

The 'Autumn at Hibara Lake' of OSHITA Tojiro it's amazing, brings peace for ours souls

The Car of Venus - François Boucher

2024-11-30 14:24:49 UTC

I liked the combination of soft colors, besides being something very soft and calm, I felt very calm seeing such a work. This painting is located at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, United States.

Caryatid statues - Acropolis museum

nissolaifsp — 2024-11-30 14:25:45 UTC

The Caryatid statues are very beautiful sculptures. They were made to be used as support in place of a pillar, built between 421 and 406 BC, and are considered the most beautiful monument in Ionic style. In 1978, five of the original sculptures were removed from the Temple of Erechtheion and replaced with replicas. They are now exhibited in the Acropolis Museum. The sixth Caryatid is in the British Museum. There is a controversy about them, with two countries arguing over who is right and wrong. Greece claims that England stole the statue, while England argues that the sculptures are theirs by right, as they were bought in 1802 by Lord Elgin, who resold them to the museum.

Self-Portrait with Brushes Edvard Munch 1904

2024-11-30 14:25:50 UTC

This painting is basically a self-portait of the artist,but it's surprising knowing know what he did

Belvedere - Austria

2024-11-30 14:26:49 UTC

I found this artwork very beautiful, subtle, and delicate. I really like flowers and colors. It seems simple, but it's that saying 'less is more.' I recommend it.

Ophelia - John Everett Millais

2024-11-30 14:27:15 UTC

This art piece feels like a dream. The lady floats peacefully in the water, surrounded by greenery and delicate flowers. Every datail is full of life, making the scene beautiful and captivating.

The Scream

lucasreisdsantos09 — 2024-12-01 20:30:19 UTC

I think this painting is strange, and makes me have a different feeling, like confusion. The chosen colors are vibrant; however, the emotion that remains is one of extreme sadness.The painting is “The Scream”, and we can find that painting in the National museum of art, architecture and Design in Oslo , Norway.

Viva la Vida - Frida Kahlo

lucasreisdsantos09 — 2024-12-02 02:09:47 UTC

The first thing that I like in this painting is the watermelons, because I LOVE, I REALLY love watermelons. That phrase on this watermelon has a lot of history because this painting was created 8 days before the author's death, and this information makes me wonder, 'What was she thinking while she painted them?'.

We can find it in the 'Museo Frida Kahlo.

L'ange déchu

lucasreisdsantos09 — 2024-12-02 02:38:24 UTC

What I feel about this painting is a mix of emotions, such as fear, shame, and hatred. According to Judeo-Christian tradition, Lucifer was one of God's favorite angels. However, his pride led him to rebel, causing him to fall—the first apostate. As a result, he lost his place in heaven and was condemned to live on earth. I would feel the same way if I were an angel, especially God's favorite. This painting can be found at the Museum Fabre in Montpellier, France, by Alexandre Cabanel.

Still life with meadow flowers and roses - Países Baixos

2024-12-03 20:19:12 UTC

The Van Gogh's work is on display at the Kröller-Müller Museum. Demonstrates a big variety of flowers, with bright colors that create a feeling of joy and comfort.

Birds and Flowers of Four Seasons 02: Summer - Japan

2024-12-03 20:21:25 UTC

Araki Juppo's work is at the Yamatane Museum of Art, representing the essence of summer and of nature in a harmonious composition that shares peace and freedom

Houses at Auvers - USA

2024-12-03 20:22:52 UTC

Van Gogh's "Houses at Auvers" at The Toledo Museum of Art is a vibrant painting that portrays houses in a French village, demonstrating the tranquility and simplicity of rural life.

Girl With a Pearl Earring - Netherlands

mariiaeduardafe — 2024-12-05 15:42:04 UTC

"Girl with a Pearl Earring" is a masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer, renowned for its elegant simplicity and the enigmatic gaze of the young woman. The contrast between light and shadow, along with the focus on the pearl earring, makes the painting captivating and timeless.

Adam and Eve in The Garden of Eden - UK

mariiaeduardafe — 2024-12-05 15:44:18 UTC

"Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden" by Jan Brueghel the Elder (1615) depicts the biblical scene amid vibrant flora and fauna. The artwork showcases harmony between nature and humanity with stunning detail and symbolism.

Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress - Diego Velázquez 1659

fabiolaprado1 — 2024-12-07 02:07:07 UTC

When I saw that painting in the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, I just could think about the beauty of her dress and the half-empty look in her eyes, like how she didn't want to be there. I think going to this exposition made my trip to Wien in Áustria more interesting 'cause of the moments of reflection that it gave me.

Isabella Stewart Gardner - John Singer Sargent 1888

fabiolaprado1 — 2024-12-07 02:29:22 UTC

Gorgeous woman, isn't she? She's Isabella Stewart Gardner, the founder of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. She was famous for creating much fodder for the gossip columns of the day, with her reputation for stylish tastes and unconventional behavior. If you're the type that likes fashion and fancy things, I recommend this tour.