Streadfastness of positions and a pure soul, without compromise with schools or trends are the characteristics of Renato de Almeida in his life and in his painting.
Renato de Almeida
RENATO DE ALMEIDA PAINTER
A Brazilian painter, he was born in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, on June 8, 1921. In addition to being an excellent painter he played guitar with unusual skill, but he affirmed that music represented a moment of rest in his life. Renato de Almeida was an authentic representative of the natural elite. He died on March 31th, 1980, at the age of 58, in consequence of a running over in Juiz de Fora, where he was preparing the opening of an exhibition.