Tiradentes Quartered | Pedro Américo | 1893

Américo arranges the remains of Tiradentes upon rough wooden supports, their stark geometry interrupted by white cloth and the pale surface of the body. In this monochrome reproduction, light concentrates on the figure’s face and torso while ropes and timber recede into shadow. The close scale gives the scene an insistent physical presence. Its associations with Christian devotional imagery transform an account of political execution into an image of martyrdom.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood with clean lines and a satin black finish. Presented with a 2.4 mm snow-white bevel-cut window mount.

All framed prints feature premium fine art paper, chosen for its tonal range and detailed reproduction of the original artwork.

Print:

• Black wooden frame
• Premium fine art paper
• 2.4 mm snow-white mount
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• Delivered ready for hanging

Sizes:

12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

20 x 28 inches (50.8 x 71.1 cm)