General Info
Title
Portrait of João and Dinho
Description
Composition in green tones, gray, lilac, earthy, ochre and blue. Apparent and thick texture with large strokes. Portrait bust of two boys against background of dark geometrical areas. The portrayed are side by side; the on the left is John Candido and the on the right is Dinho, cousin of John John Candido looks younger than his cousin, is lower and faces.; It has long face, short, hair cut above the ears and straight bangs covering almost the entire forehead. Both ears, almond-shaped eyes, brows hinted-see. Wears wool coat suggestion square, close to the neck neck with ribbed finish, and one sees his two shoulders. His cousin Dinho is on the right side of the train in front; has oval face, hair cut short above the ears, with fallen bangs forehead covering it almost entirely. It has the conspicuous ears; small nose, full lips and closed. Clothes cardigan with two diamond in the center and what is lower is cut; high neckline with ribbed finish. His on the right shoulder is covered by the body of John Candido. Geometrized background with overlapping areas of color.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
About Person
Cândido FabbriPerson
João Candido PortinariPerson
Support and Technique
Authenticity
DN Number
972
Dimensions
Height (cm)
45
Width (cm)
54
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed in middle of bottom half "PORTINARI". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Maria Portinari "ON 972”.
Relations
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