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EMPTY LABEL
Title
Torso
Description
Composition in black and white. Lines defining contours and shading setting volume. In the center of the area of the composition, half body of a man is against white background. The figure is facing forward, its face outilined only, a well-defined torso, suggesting vigorous body. The right arm crosses the figure at the neck, the back of his closed hand can be seen, suggesting he is holding something. The left arm is not shown, there is only suggestion of the left shoulder. Light falling from the left side of the figure, and there is a predominance of shadows over the face, torso and the right arm is.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Event
6
Related Document
35
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Brazilwood [FCO 1748]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
charcoalArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
DN Number
564
Height
64
Width
44
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Annotation
Unsigned
Annotation Author
Dated in inscription at bottom right "croquis Para o Pau Brasil 24-XI-937”
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscription by Maria Portinari "DN 564”.
