PEDRO AMÉRICO DE MELO - 1843-1905 "Primeira ideia para a «Batalha de Campo Grande»" graphite on paper signed on the back Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 24 x 26 cm Notes: by the author of "Independence or death" or "The Scream of Ipiranga", painting dated 1888 considered the most consecrated and widespread representation of the moment of the independence of Brazil. The Battle of Campo Grande was commanded by Gaston of Orléans, Count of Eu.