Mentions
General Info
Title
Portrait of Thais Mello Lima
Description
Composition in ochre, red, earthy, green and black. Smooth texture. Portrait of a woman's head against the background of "degrade", occupying almost the entire area of the composition. The portrayed faces, turned slightly to the right; has rectangular face, light hair of medium length, wavy, slicked back, not seeing all the hair, because of the lateral support limits, broad forehead, not too thin and straight eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, facing right, snub nose full lips, prominent chin and long neck around which sees the beginning of dark clothing. Fund "degrade" being darker at the top. Might falling from the left side of the face.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
About Person
Thais de Mello LimaPerson
Function
Artwork Function
Small-scale color sketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Small-scale color sketch for the painting Portrait of Thais de Mello Lima [FCO 1576]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
DN Number
958
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
30
Width (cm)
18
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Maria Portinari "ON 958”.
