General Info
Title
Portrait of João
Description
Composition in green, blue, red, rose, earthy, black, white and ochre tones. Smooth texture. Portrait bust of João Candido, with printed shirt color against dark background. The portrayed faces forward with head turned 3/4 to the right; he has oval face, slicked-back hair, broad forehead, visible right ear, marked eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, facing right, thin, straight nose, mouth closed with thin lips, chin tapered. To the right side of his face there is slight shading, neck is long and highlighted in the composition. He wears a printed shirt with colored squares in different colors, open collar, we see part of the chest. The figure stands out from the background, dark and smooth.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
About Person
João Candido PortinariPerson
Support and Technique
Authenticity
DN Number
977
Dimensions
Height (cm)
60
Width (cm)
50
Signature and annotation
Annotation Author
Signed and dated in dedication at bottom right "PARA O JOÃO COM O ABRAÇÃO DO PAPA PORTINARI VII 959”
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Maria Portinari "ON 977”.
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