Mentions
Is Part Of
EMPTY LABEL
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
Themes
Related Event
Related Document3
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Saint Francis Casting Off His Clothes [FCO 2473]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
charcoalArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
canvasArtworkSurfaceType
Certificate
1556
DN Number
1095
Previous Collection
Height
100
Width
80
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom right corner "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Maria Portinari "ON 1095”.
