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Title
Bumba-Meu-Boi
Description
Composition in black and white. Lines defining outlines, shadings defining volume and scraped. It depicts Bumba-meu-boi. In the foreground, center, front man wearing the frame of the Bumba-meu-boi that is in profile to the right. Man wears northeastern hat and sandals and has his arms folded hands at face level. In the background, on the left, man standing, 3/4 facing right, wearing a suit and playing clarinet. To his on the left, a little further back, front woman with head back appearing to be singing.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the panel Bumba-Meu-Boi [FCO 2555]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
chipboardArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
DN Number
156
Dimensions
Height (cm)
34
Width (cm)
27
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom right corner "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 156” and "Nº 249”.
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