Painter and Pharmacist Rogério Ribeiro's House

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Santarém > Abrantes > Abrantes > São João

Location:

The House of the Painter and Pharmacist Rogério Ribeiro is located in the São João area, in Abrantes, on a street with a traditional and tranquil layout. Surrounded by old buildings, it stands out for its iron railing by the sidewalk and its light facade that projects from the urban alignment.

Nearby, medium-sized trees provide shade to passers-by, creating a pleasant resting spot. The harmony between the cobbled pavement and the vegetal elements makes this corner a space for contemplating local architecture.

Origin and Historical Value

Inhabited by Rogério Ribeiro, born in Abrantes in 1912, this house bore witness to his dual activity as a pharmacist and self-taught painter. It was here that, for about half a century, he provided advice to the community and developed his passion for art.

The building preserves early 20th-century features, reflected in the symmetrical composition of the doors and windows and the wrought-iron details of the balconies, recalling the taste for functionality and detail in the craftsmanship of the time.

Aesthetics and Atmosphere

The architecture features simple lines, with white-painted stucco and slightly protruding masonry elements. The dark-toned wooden gate contrasts with the brightness of the facade, highlighting the main entrance.

The wrought-iron balcony on the upper floor lends lightness to the ensemble, while the glazed windows allow generous light entry, creating an airy interior environment, ideal for artistic creation.

Cultural Legacy

Inside this house, Rogério Ribeiro painted many of his works inspired by local motifs, urban landscapes, flowers, and scenes of daily life in Abrantes. The sensibility he imprinted on his works was intertwined with his historical and documentary knowledge.

Today, the building remains a landmark in the city's collective memory: every corner evokes Ribeiro's role as a promoter of cultural and sporting activities, and as a guardian of rare documents that recounted Abrantes' past.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt