Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

Brazilian, b. 1951

Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) is regarded as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil and one of the country’s most influential visual artists, a visionary of the Brazilian landscape. For over five decades, he has dedicated himself to an unparalleled documentation of Brazil’s national parks, revealing the vast richness and diversity of its ecosystems. His images are not merely records of natural beauty; they serve as urgent manifestos, advocating for ecological preservation and fostering a deeper awareness of the fragile relationship between humanity and the environment. His work has become a national reference, inspiring generations of photographers and conservationists alike. Alcântara’s lens captures the symbiotic relationship between Brazil’s landscapes and its people. His work extends beyond flora and fauna, embracing the cultural expressions of communities living in proximity to nature. From the rhythmic processions of rural maracatu in Pernambuco to the opulent festivities of the Bumba Meu Boi in São Luís, he draws striking parallels between human traditions and the vibrant biodiversity surrounding them. His portraits of fishermen, cowboys, and artisans reflect a people in harmony with their environment, echoing the aesthetic concerns of Brazilian modernism while shedding light on the social realities of the country’s interior. With 47 books on environmental themes, 75 solo exhibitions, and numerous national and international accolades, Alcântara’s impact extends beyond photography into the realm of activism. His work provides visibility to Brazil’s extraordinary yet often overlooked biodiversity, crafting an image of a land both enchanted and endangered. Through his idealized yet urgent compositions, he aligns photography with a greater purpose—one that elevates nature as both an artistic subject and a call to action. As one of the most committed voices in defense of Brazil’s natural heritage, Alcântara continues to challenge viewers to see the country not only as a paradise but as a responsibility.

Artist: Araquém Alcântara

Araquém AlcântaraAraquém Alcãntara - Lion and lioness II, Tanzania, Africa, 2012

$7,500

Araquém Alcãntara - Lion and lioness II, Tanzania, Africa

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA Lion & Lioness II, Tanzania, Africa, 2012 60 x 48 inches - Edition of 10 Archival Pigment Print - Framed Araquém Alcântara, 64 ye...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Araquém AlcântaraAraquem Alcantara - Lioness, South Africa (Black and White Photography), 2012

$6,000

Araquem Alcantara - Lioness, South Africa (Black and White Photography)

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

Recognized as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil, Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) has, for over five decades, built a monumental visual legacy that celebrates and defends the coun...

Category

2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Araquém AlcântaraZebras, Tanzania, Africa, 2010

$6,000

Zebras, Tanzania, Africa

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

Recognized as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil, Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) has, for over five decades, built a monumental visual legacy that celebrates and defends the coun...

Category

2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Araquém AlcântaraAraquem Alcantara - Lioness, South Africa (Black and White Photography), 2012

$6,000

Araquem Alcantara - Lioness, South Africa (Black and White Photography)

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

40 x 60 inches Edition of 10 Archival Pigment Print Framed Araquém Alcântara, 64 years old, is considered by the critics as a forerunner of nature p...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Pigment, Black and White

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Wondering White Flamingo, Photography 2020, Printed After, 2020

$2,500

H 30 in W 20 in

Alice Zilberberg - Wondering White Flamingo, Photography 2020, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wondering White Flamingo Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 20 in Edition of 15 40 x 27 in Edition of 12 60 ...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - For Now Flamingo, Photography 2019, Printed After, 2019

$2,500

H 30 in W 20 in

Alice Zilberberg - For Now Flamingo, Photography 2019, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Be Here Bison Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 20 in Edition of 15 80 x 53 in Edition of 3 In this series...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Elliot RossAnimal ( 127 ), 2009

$1,200

H 18 in W 12 in

Animal ( 127 )

By Elliot Ross

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed and titled, verso 18 x 12 inches, image (Edition of 10) This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Pigment

Cristina MittermeierLeap by Cristina Mittermeier, 2017

$4,500

H 20 in W 30 in

Leap by Cristina Mittermeier

By Cristina Mittermeier

Located in Chicago, IL

"Flight at Dawn" Adams River, British Columbia, Canada - 2018 Archival pigment print Available sizes: Edition of 6: 20in x 30in (50.8 x 76.2cm) - $4,500 Edition of 6: 32in x 48in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Pigment

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Present Pied Crow, Photography 2020, Printed After, 2020

$2,500

H 30 in W 20 in

Alice Zilberberg - Present Pied Crow, Photography 2020, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Present Pied Crow Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 20 in Edition of 15 40 x 27 in Edition of 12 60 x 40 in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Pondering Parrot, Photography 2019, Printed After, 2019

$3,000

H 30 in W 30 in

Alice Zilberberg - Pondering Parrot, Photography 2019, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pondering Parrot Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 30 in Edition of 15 40 x 40 in Edition of 12 60 x 60 in ...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Paul NicklenIce Walker, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Walrus tusks, 2008

$3,500

H 24 in W 36 in

Ice Walker, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Walrus tusks

By Paul Nicklen

Located in Chicago, IL

"Ice Walker" Svalbard, Norway - 2008 Archival Pigment Print Additional Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Ed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Pigment

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Wondering White Flamingo, Photography 2020, Printed After, 2020

$2,500

H 30 in W 20 in

Alice Zilberberg - Wondering White Flamingo, Photography 2020, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wondering White Flamingo Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 20 in Edition of 15 40 x 27 in Edition of 12 60 ...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Go Giraffe, Photography 2019, Printed After, 2019

$2,500

H 30 in W 23 in

Alice Zilberberg - Go Giraffe, Photography 2019, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Go Giraffe Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 23 in Edition of 15 40 x 30 in Edition of 12 60 x 45 in E...

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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Onward Ostrich, Photography 2020, Printed After, 2020

$2,500

H 30 in W 26 in

Alice Zilberberg - Onward Ostrich, Photography 2020, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Onward Ostrich Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available Sizes 30 x 26 Edition of 15 40 x 34 Edition of 12 60 x 50 Edition of 10 In t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - This Way Wolves, Photography 2020, Printed After, 2020

$3,000

H 30 in W 30 in

Alice Zilberberg - This Way Wolves, Photography 2020, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

This Way Wolves Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 30 in Edition of 15 40 x 40 in Edition of 12 60 x 60 in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

Alice ZilberbergAlice Zilberberg - Laid-Back Lemur, Photography 2020, Printed After, 2020

$2,500

H 30 in W 20 in

Alice Zilberberg - Laid-Back Lemur, Photography 2020, Printed After

By Alice Zilberberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

Laid-Back Lemur Series: Meditations Photo-based painting on Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Available sizes 30 x 27 in Edition of 15 40 x 27 in Edition of 12 60 x 40 in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Animal Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigm...

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