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General Info
Title
Head of Child
Description
Composition in black, white and blue tones. Contour lines. Boy head almost in profile to the left, occupying the entire stand area. Straight hair combed back, the forehead slightly prominent, big eyes, arched eyebrows, small nose, lips closed, rounded chin. Sees the start of the neck.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch for the mural painting Childrens Games [FCO 1760]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
colored pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
Certificate
288
DN Number
79
Dimensions
Height
20
Width
17
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature at bottom right "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, lines possibly by the artist; authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 79” and "Nº 680”.
