Candido Portinari was a prominent Brazilian painter born on December 29, 1903, in Brodowski, São Paulo. He is best known for his large-scale murals and vivid depictions of Brazilian life, culture, and social issues. His work often reflects themes of poverty, labor, and the struggles of the Brazilian people. Portinari studied at the Academia de Belas Artes in São Paulo and later in Europe, where he was influenced by various artistic movements. His most famous works include the murals in the Palácio da Alvorada and the Guerra e Paz panels at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He passed away on February 6, 1962.