Source: WTL photograph© on site in the municipal art museum in Manaus.
Comment: This painting is typical of the fine 18th and 19th century art found in Manaus' art museum.
Humanities Questions: (A) Describe the style and content of this painting. (B) It surprised and somewhat puzzled the professor-photographer to find this particular painting--there are others like it in this museum, though this one seemed to be the best to his somewhat educated eye--in this museum on the Amazon River: does it surprise you, too; explain your answer.