boat and figure, listed artist, image area 8" x 12"....Reinaldo Manzke (Brazil, 1906-1980) had a special talent to evoke, in intense color schemes, scenes where Man and Nature are one and the same subject. His scenes are also landscapes, and the distance he chose is just right so the viewer is outside the scene, looking in. An invitation to share the land.Manzke got inspiration from his travels in various regions of Brazil. He was a well-respected artist who, in addition to legitimate exhibitions, sold well to tourists - which is why his work can be found in US estate sales, and here at American Art.