Tarsila do Amaral, (Portuguese pronunciation: [taɾ.ˈsi.la du ˈa.ma.ɾaw] September 1, 1886 – January 17, 1973), known simply as Tarsila, is considered one of the leading Latin American modernist artists, described as “the Brazilian painter who best achieved Brazilian aspirations for nationalistic expression in a modern style.” She was a member of the “Grupo dos Cinco” (Group of Five …