A Cuca
- Artist
- Tarsila do Amaral
- Date
- 1924
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Animal painting
- Location
- Musée de Grenoble
"A Cuca" by Tarsila de Aguiar do Amaral exemplifies her mastery in capturing Brazilian identity through modernist aesthetics. The painting reflects her engagement with Naïve art (primitivism), emphasizing a simplified, almost childlike style that celebrates Brazil's cultural roots. Its playful, vibrant imagery hints at her interest in Animal painting and indigenous themes, aligning with her role in shaping Brazil's nationalistic artistic movement. As a key member of the Grupo dos Cinco, Tarsila's work merges modernism with a unique, expressive approach that advocated for a distinctly Brazilian artistic voice.
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