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General Info
Title
Torso
Description
Composition in black and white. Lines defining contours and shading setting volume. In the center of the field of composition, half bodied man, naked, headless, against white background, in a position to hit with an ax. The figure is 3/4 toward the right, has well developed and ripped muscles, suggesting it to be taut. The neck is ripped in its front side, suggesting it to be vigorous. The arms handle the ax, which is raised to the right. The right arm cross the chest horizontally and the hand holds the end of the ax handle; the left arm is raised holding the upper half of ax handle, which blade is facing right, and is only outlined. At the upper right corner, a sketch represents the left hand holding the handle of an ax.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Relations
Related Event3
Related Document3
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Brazilwood [FCO 1748]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1644
DN Number
152
Dimensions
Height
70
Width
50
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature at bottom right "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 152” and "Nº 125”.
