--- title: "Floor 4: Between Face and Identity" url: https://ninedotsboutique-hotel.guestcentric.net/en/art-floor-4 language: en is_homepage: false hotel: Nine Dots Boutique Hotel city: Ponta Delgada country: Portugal phone: "+351 296 242 579" email: info@ninedotsazores.com --- [Brand logo](/en/) - [The Hotel](/en/the-hotel) - [Rooms](/en/rooms) - [ETC. Osteria Bar](/en/restaurant) - [Wellness Center](/en/wellness-center) - [Vouchers](/en/vouchers) [/en/](/en/) # Floor 4: Between Face and Identity Browse our Portrait Gallery, a space dedicated to the human figure and introspection, and explore the Reading Corner, where cartography transports us to the origins of the archipelago. In the corridor, the vibrant energy of Carlos Carreiro concludes this stage of your visit. --- --- ## Portrait Gallery *A journey through the expressions and perspectives of those who shaped Azorean and national culture.* #### Domingos Rebelo **Portrait of António Soeiro, n.d.** Mixed media on paper 55 x 45.5 cm #### John Abel Manta **Portrait of Antero de Quental** **, 1991** Offset lithograph on paper 222/300, Edition 222/300, published by "O Jornal" / "JL jornal de letras, artes e ideias" 51.5 x 42 cm #### Rui Filipe **Portrait of a Young Woman** **, 1994** Oil on canvas 47 x 38 cm Rui Filipe was a student of Domingos Rebelo. #### José Júlio de Souza Pinto **Lavandière, sd** Pastel 57 x 47 cm #### Domingos Rebelo **Portrait of Matilde do Canto, 1937** Charcoal drawing on paper 55 x 46.5 #### JP Barata **Antero, sd** State proof (burin) PE 26.5 x 20 cm Antero de Quental, portrayed in this work, was one of the greatest Portuguese philosophers and poets, born in Ponta Delgada. #### Ana Vieira **Untitled, 1963/2007** Screen print on paper, Artist's Proof II/X 45 x 38 cm #### Natália Correia **Self-portrait, July 1967** With dedication #### Victor Câmara **Female Portrait, 1989** Pastel on paper 67.5 x 50 cm #### Brites Cunha da Silveira **Self-portrait, n.d.** Oil on canvas 48 x 43 cm #### Natália Correia **Portrait of Maria Vilar, 1959** Oil on paper mounted on platex 62 x 50 cm [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=63](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=63) #### Domingos Rebelo **Domingos Rebelo** *• 1891–1975* Born in São Miguel, he is a leading figure in Azorean painting. Trained in Paris at the prestigious Académie Julian and Grand-Chaumière, Rebelo masterfully combined international influence with the soul of the islands. His work expertly captures everything from the customs and religiosity of the people to portraits of profound sensitivity, such as those you can see in this gallery. [Learn more about the artist](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=63) [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=57](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=57) #### José Júlio de Souza Pinto **José Júlio de Souza** *Pinto 1856–1939* Born in Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira Island), he was one of the most brilliant painters of his generation, belonging to the first group of Portuguese naturalists. He made his career in France, where he gained international recognition and numerous medals at the Paris Salons. Despite the distance, the "saudade" (longing) and Portuguese sentiment always remained alive in his delicate touch, visible in his pastels and oils. [Learn more about the artist](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=57) [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=78](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=78) #### Ana Vieira **Ana Vieira** *• 1940–2016* Although born in Coimbra, her childhood in São Miguel marked her artistic journey. A pioneer and avant-garde artist, Ana Vieira is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century in Portugal. Her work broke with the barriers of traditional painting, exploring space, theatre and installation, always questioning the relationship between the observer and the work of art. [Learn more about the artist.](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=78) [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=43](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=43) #### Rui Filipe **Rui Filipe** *• 1928–1997* Born in Mozambique, Rui Filipe found the foundations for his training in Lisbon, as a disciple of Domingos Rebelo. His painting is marked by a profound lyricism and a "serene solitude". The portrait exhibited here, dated 1944, already reveals his ability to confer a sculptural and monumental dimension to the figures he portrayed. [Learn more about the artist](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=43) [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=27](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=27) #### Natália Correia **Natália Correia** *• 1923–1993* Born in Fajã de Baixo (São Miguel), Natália was much more than an artist; she was a force of nature in Portuguese intellectual life. Poet, essayist, and member of parliament, her civic courage and ethical aesthetic defined the second half of the 20th century. Here, we see her artistic side expressed in portraits that, like her writing, seek the essence of the soul and freedom. [Learn more about the artist](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=27) [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=9](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=9) #### Victor Câmara **Victor Câmara** *• 1921–1998* Born in Ponta Delgada and a student of Domingos Rebelo, Victor Câmara distinguished himself as a caricaturist and portraitist. His figurative and naturalistic style evolved to faithfully capture the landscapes and people of the Azores. His mastery in the use of pastel and watercolor earned him recognition as one of the great interpreters of the visual identity of the islands. [Learn more about the artist](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/nine-dots-art-collection.pdf#page=9) --- ## Reading Corner *In this reading nook, art serves as a geographical and historical guide.* #### Domingos Rebelo **Male Portrait, 1945** Mixed media on paper 47 x 37 cm #### Historical Cartography **Azores INSVLAE, 1584** Map of the Azores Watercolor print on paper • 38 x 52 cm **Azores Isles, 1790** Map of the Azores Part of a book (hand-colored) • 27 x 39.5 cm **Carte de Royaume de Portugal** Map of Continental Portugal • 29.5 x 39 cm Pieces that bear witness to the strategic importance of the Azores on Atlantic shipping routes. --- ## The Imaginary of Carlos Carreiro *Immerse yourself in the vibrant and humorous narrative of one of the most unique contemporary artists from the Azores.* Carlos Carreiro • b. 1946 Born in Ponta Delgada, Carlos Carreiro is a master of narrative figuration. His work is a bold fusion of Surrealism, Pop Art, and Comics, where vibrant color and detailed humor transform historical and everyday episodes into scenes full of vitality. He was one of the founders of the historic "Grupo Puzzle," and his work is an invitation to discover infinite and ironic details. ##### Learn more about the artist **The King of Entre-rios, 1985** Oil on canvas 110 x 90 cm **Untitled, 1992** Mixed media on paper 63 x 45.5 cm **People of the Discoveries, 1985** Color screen print on paper 62/130 Edition 62/130 50 x 35 cm --- ### Visit Floor 3 Visit Floor 2 Visit Floor 1 Visit Floor 0 --- [https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/ficha-website-acores2020-feder-valores-atualizados.pdf](https://www.ninedotsazores.com/media/pdfs/ficha-website-acores2020-feder-valores-atualizados.pdf) [Footer Logo](/en/) Address: [Rua dos Mercadores 76 Ponta Delgada, Açores 9500-092 Portugal](https://maps.google.com?q=Rua+dos+Mercadores+76,Ponta+Delgada,9500-092) Phone: [+351 296 242 579 Call to the national landline network](tel:+351296242579) Social media Email: [info@ninedotsazores.com](mailto:info@ninedotsazores.com) Stay updated: [Subscribe to our Newsletter](/hotel-subscribe) [![Powered by GuestCentric — Hotel Website & Booking Technology](https://static.guestcentric.net/cdn/wsbdev/wsbdev_bin/powered-gc.svg)](https://www.guestcentric.com/) --- ## Nine Dots Boutique Hotel **Address:** Rua dos Mercadores 76, Ponta Delgada, 9500-092, Portugal **Phone:** +351 296 242 579 **Email:** [info@ninedotsazores.com](mailto:info@ninedotsazores.com)