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Distinguished Brazilian painter, Renato de Almeida was born in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, on June 08th, 1921.
He was awarded an Honorable Mention (year of 1949) and Silver Medal (1956) both by the National Museum of Fine Arts (Rio de Janeiro/Brazil) for his works "Football match", " Portray of painter Gil " and " Landscape ".
In 1960 he moved to Rio de Janeiro. This choice was based on his needs of living in a bigger universe of artists, so that he could give easier expansion to his art.
Besides being an excellent painter, Renato de Almeida played the guitar with uncommon ability. But he stated that the music only represented a resting moment in his life.
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.
Renato de Almeida was an authentic representative of the natural elite. He came to life, exclusively, with the talents and the gift that God gave him. He didn't bury his talent, on the contrary, he made it fructify by continuous effort. By study. By the devotion to his Art. He only lived for it. His personal achievements were built day by day in painting and in music.
Renato de Almeida possessed, as few, the intimacy with colors. They live together in his pictures, without conflicts, without disagreements, as true friends.
