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Which of Pedro Américo's paintings is reproduced in school books across Brazil?

  • Tiradentes Esquartejado

  • The Starry Night

  • The Scream

  • Girl with a Pearl Earring

Answer

"Tiradentes Esquartejado" stands as one of Pedro Américo's renowned works, celebrated for its portrayal of a pivotal moment in Brazilian history. Reproduced extensively in Brazilian textbooks, it depicts the gruesome aftermath of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier's execution, igniting a sense of national pride and unity among Brazilians. The painting serves as a symbolic representation of the fight for independence and the sacrifices endured in pursuit of freedom.
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