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Title
Saint Francis
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of contour lines. Study marking on the support irregular way that would have to cover for the tile panel, representing various stages St. Francis of Assisi's life. Under the first arc, San Francisco 3/4 facing right, wearing his cassock. Under the second arc, another representation of the saint, kneeling in profile to the left with bird flying over his head. Under the larger arc on the left, a wolf, standing, diagonally from the left to the right and from front to back; the center, figure outline, standing, facing, with open arms wearing tunic with great drape. Under the fourth arch, another representation of the saint standing in profile to the left, with birds in front.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Event3
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Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the tile panel Saint Francis of Assisi [FCO 2474]
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
tracing paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support affixed to cardboard.
Certificate
1250
DN Number
396
Height
17
Width
42
Annotation
Signed in bottom left corner "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Author
Inscription at top left "1º estudo para os azulejos da Pampulha em Minas”
Annotation Family
At bottom edge, inscription by Maria Portinari "Nº 269 Desenho de autoria de Candido Portinari, autenticado por Maria Victoria Portinari DN 396”.
