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General Info
Title
Hippopotamus and Figure
Description
Composition in black and white. Rapid lines. Hippo, cat and human figure against dotted background. In the foreground, center, animal appearing to be a hippopotamus, in profile to the left, taking a picture, only suggested in his back. In the animal body from the center figure of a black cat in front. In the upper on the left half of the support, man's head toward the on the right 3/4, with elongated face, matted hair, marked forehead, eyes wide, mouth shut. Background with hatching in different directions.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch for the engraving Delirium [FCO 1357]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
455
DN Number
451
Dimensions
Height (cm)
19.2
Width (cm)
19
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 451” and "Nº 452”.
