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Title
Prospector
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of contour lines and some shaded. Study representing prospector panning with the hands, against plain background. The figure is from the front, head bent down, looking in the direction of panning. By barely visible facial features head position. With his on the left hand panning safe rests on his waist, open on the right hand with palm cupped as if it was something. The figure wears short-sleeved shirt. The rest of the body is not visible.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Gold Mine [FCO 1751]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
DN Number
491
Dimensions
Height (cm)
52
Width (cm)
40
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned
Annotation Author
Dated in inscription at top right "[illegible] Garimpo 29-XI-937”
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 491” and "Nº 129”.
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