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Title
Head of Saint Francis
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of straight and angular lines and some shaded. Drawing depicting the head of San Francisco stylized, three quarters turned to the left. Suggests having cap on his head, broad forehead, wide open eyes, nose triangle, closed mouth, bulky straight cut beard. Sees the start of the neck. Slightly geometrized background.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Saint Francis Casting Off His Clothes [FCO 2473]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1556
DN Number
1095
Dimensions
Height (cm)
100
Width (cm)
80
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom right corner "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Maria Portinari "ON 1095”.
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