Boy and A Boat
José Júlio de Souza Pinto
José Júlio de Souza Pinto
1856-1939
- Birthplace
- Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal
- Died
- Pont-Scorff, France
- Titles & Honors:
- Exhibitions around the world, especially in France and Portugal. Awards include: Gold Medal, International Exposition of Nice (1884); Silver Medal, Exposition Universelle de Paris (1889); Silver Medal, Rio de Janeiro Exposition (1895); Gold Medal, Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, GA (1895); Diploma of Honor, Rennes Exposition (1896). For titles, he was awarded the rank of commander of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword in 1920 and the rank of commander of Ordem Militar de Cristo in 1932.
- Occupation:
- Painter
De Souza Pinto was a well-known Portuguese painter active in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Studying in Portugal’s Escola Superior de Belas-Artes and France’s École des Beaux-Arts, he became well known for his naturalist style and frequent exhibitions at French and Portuguese events. He also attended a few international exhibitions and was often seen at the Paris Salon – he was even a member of the judging panel in 1900. The last decade of the 19th century was the most successful for José, but he continued to produce and exhibit his artwork until 1929.
Retiring in the Brittany region of France, he passed away in 1939.