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Independence or Death
by Pedro Américo, 1888
Independence or Death (1888) is a history painting by Pedro Américo, one of the masters of Academic Art. The original hangs in the Paulista Museum Fund Collection.
$555$1,063
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Pedro Américo
- Year
- 1888
- Movement
- Academic Art
- Original
- Paulista Museum Fund Collection
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Independence or Death by Pedro Américo (1888) depicts horse, weapon, cattle, plant, Pedro I of Brazil, house. The original hangs in the Paulista Museum Fund Collection.
Your ArtLogia Independence or Death is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Academic Art. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Pedro Américo (1843–1905) was a Brazilian painter associated with Academic Art. Works by Pedro Américo hang in collections such as the Paulista Museum Fund Collection and the Imperial Museum of Brazil.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Pedro Américo (1843–1905)
Pedro Américo (1843–1905) was a Brazilian painter associated with Academic Art. Works by Pedro Américo hang in collections such as the Paulista Museum Fund Collection and the Imperial Museum of Brazil.
More by Pedro AméricoQuestions
Is this Independence or Death reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Independence or Death is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Independence or Death?
The original by Pedro Américo (1888) is in the Paulista Museum Fund Collection. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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