Aldemir Martins (born in Ceará on November 8, 1922; died in

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on February 6, 2006) was a Brazilian artist. He is noted for paintings, drawings, and illustrations which depicted the flora and fauna of his native state. ''Bird'' (1957) is held by the

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Awards

*1959

Prêmio Jabuti The Prêmio Jabuti (the "Tortoise Prize") is the most traditional literary award in Brazil, given by the Brazilian Book Chamber (CBL). It was conceived by Edgard Cavalheiro in 1959 when he presided over the CBL, with the interest of rewarding autho ...

References

People from Ceará 1922 births 2006 deaths 20th-century Brazilian painters 20th-century Brazilian male artists {{Brazil-painter-stub