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Title
Man Cutting Sugar Cane
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of contour lines. man study, cutting cane, against plain background. The figure's profile to the right is slightly tilted forward trunk, on the right arm folded holding in his hand a knife; and on the left hand holding a walking cane. On the right leg over the front of the on the left and bare feet. Wears short-sleeved shirt and pants rolled up to just below the knees.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Sugar Cane [FCO 1749]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
DN Number
426
Dimensions
Height (cm)
61
Width (cm)
37
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom left "Portinari"
Annotation Author
Dated in inscription at bottom left "croquis Para a Canna 8-XI-937”
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 426” and "Nº 139”.
