General Info
Title
Portrait of Santa Rosa
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of quick strokes. Caricature half-bust of Santa Rosa, against a plain background, occupying almost the entire area of the composition. The pictured has round face and fat, bald head, wears glasses with not too thin hoops, behind which are perceived only suggested eyes. Batatudo nose, thin mustache suggestion, very full lips, and the on the left side of the mouth lit cigarette. Small, rounded chin. Suggested suit and striped tie.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
About Person
Santa RosaPerson
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
DN Number
263
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
12
Width (cm)
12
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "Portinari 56"
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 263” and "Nº 597”.
Relations
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