Victor Meirelles

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Meirelles's "Combate Naval do Riachuelo"
Meirelles's "Combate Naval do Riachuelo"

Victor Meirelles de Lima (August 18, 1832 - February 22, 1903) was a 19th century painter. He studied art in Paris but painted most of his works in and about his native Brazil. His religious and military paintings helped him become one of the most popular and celebrated Brazilian painters.

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