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Title
Saint Francis
Description
Composition in blue, black and white tones. Contour lines. Drawing representing San Francisco, surrounded by various groups of people. The saint is in the center of the composition, standing, facing right 3/4, with curved body. It has a bird sitting on the left palm and folded on the right arm. Wears cassock with rope around his waist and wears sandals. To the left, a group composed of an old man sitting in profile to the right, holding a staff, a child in front and four standing figures. In the center, behind the saint, six people group, seeing clearly a woman from the front, with his hand on chin, looking at the saint. On the right group of four people, consisting of an old man sitting in profile to the left, and three people standing.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the tile panel Saint Francis Talking to the Birds [FCO 2475]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
colored pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
DN Number
162
Collection
Collection
Collection unknownCollection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
35
Width (cm)
58
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left "945 Portinari"
Annotation Author
Inscription at bottom left "Estudo para azulejo”
Annotation Family
On reverse, lines possibly by the artist; authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 162” and "Nº 253”.
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