Amílcar de Sousa

Amílcar de Sousa was a famous Portuguese artist who lived in the 1800s. He painted mostly landscapes, but also painted some portraits and still life paintings. He was known for his colorful and detailed paintings that focused on the everyday life of Portuguese people. He used thick brush strokes and used light to highlight the unique features of the land and people he painted. Amílcar de Sousa's paintings are still beloved today and many people visit the places he painted to see what he saw when he painted them.