About Benedito Calixto
Lived 1853 – 1927 (aged 73). Benedito Calixto was a Brazilian painter, photographer and historian.
Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter. His works usually depicted figures from Brazil and Brazilian culture, including a famous portrait of the bandeirante Domingos Jorge Velho in 1923, Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic in 1893 and scenes from the coastline of São Paulo. Unlike many artists of the time, Calixto's patron was an individual other than the state, who were "the most dependable source of patronage."
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Who was Benedito Calixto?
Brazilian artist (1853-1927)
When was Benedito Calixto born?
Benedito Calixto was born on 14 October 1853 in Itanhaém.
When did Benedito Calixto die?
Benedito Calixto died on 31 May 1927 in São Paulo.
What was Benedito Calixto's occupation?
Benedito Calixto was a painter, photographer and historian.
What nationality was Benedito Calixto?
Benedito Calixto was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benedito Calixto. https://biography.guide/benedito-calixto/
MLA: "Benedito Calixto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/benedito-calixto/.
Chicago: "Benedito Calixto." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/benedito-calixto/.
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