FCO-488

Caricature of Friar

c.1931

code

FCO-488

CR Number

245

dimensions

12 x 10 cm

Art Form

Drawing

Art Medium

India ink penIndia ink brush

Artwork Surface

Bristol board

EMPTY LABEL

Title
Caricature of Friar
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines and strokes defining darker area. Friar caricature against dark background. Half-body fat figure, front, with very round face, shaved head with hair cut crown, floppy ears, small and squinty eyes, very wide nose, big lips and fleshy sketching smile. Beard points scattered on the face and chin chin. wears buttoned cassock in front whose beginning is suggested by apparent brushstrokes.
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
India ink brushArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
Bristol boardArtworkSurfaceType
DN Number
343
Height
12
Width
10
Annotation
Stamped signature at bottom right edge "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 343” and "Nº 255”.

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