General Info
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.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
India ink brushArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
Bristol boardArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
DN Number
343
Dimensions
Height
12
Width
10
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature at bottom right edge "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 343” and "Nº 255”.
