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Title
Saint Francis
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of draft rapid lines. Composition representing five areas defined by sinuous lines and filled by draft several groups of human figures. In the upper half, extending from the left to the right, irregular winding shape blank and base composition at the center, also square blank.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
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Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch, not used, for the mural painting Saint Francis Casting Off His Clothes [FCO 2473]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support’s ogival shape accompanies the shape of the ceiling in the church’s nave.
DN Number
80
Collection
Previous Collection
Height
9
Width
16
Dimension Notes
formato: irregular
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, lines possibly by the artist; authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 80” and "Nº 674”.
