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Title
Man
Description
Composition in black and white. Lines defining contours and shading setting volume. Man figure with arms raised to the right side of the composition, against white background. The figure is vigorous, with well-defined musculature. He is facing forward slightly turned on the right, with his head to the left, his face outlined only, arms stretched to the right holding an ax handle, his hand visible. He has his torso naked and wears pants rolled up to just below the knees, legs spread with out-toeing, barefoot. Light falling from the left side of the composition.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
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Related Document8
Artwork Function
Tracing paperArtworkFunctionType
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Brazilwood [FCO 1748]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
charcoalArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
DN Number
688
Collection
Coleção DesconhecidaCollection
Height
72
Width
45
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Annotation
Unsigned
Annotation Author
Dated in inscription in middle of right edge "croquis Para o Pau Brasil 19-XI-937”
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscription by Maria Portinari "ON 688”.
