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Title
The First Mass in Brazil
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of fast contour lines. Representation of the First Mass. In the foreground from the left to the right: soldier almost holding back releases; group of people kneeling facing the altar; Fr opposite to an altar, with arms raised above his having a kneeling figure, possibly a Sexton; group of men kneeling facing the center. In the background, to the left and on the right outline of two groups of people. In the background, trees suggesting forest.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Event
3
Related Document
10
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the panel The First Mass in Brazil [FCO 1706]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
chipboardArtworkSurfaceType
Certificate
849
DN Number
391
Height
16
Width
30
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom left corner "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 391” and "Nº 265”.
