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Title
Horses in the River
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of shaded and quick strokes. Horse It depicts being washed in the river. In the foreground, the center profile horse to the left, being rubbed in the neck by Figure 3/4 toward the on the right. In the background, diagonally on the left to the right and from front to rear, perspective and occupying the whole width of the composition, three horses, and the first and third figures his hand as if washing them. The first animal is slightly front facing left, the second has his back slightly turned to the left; alone, and the next two pictures side by side; the third animal is facing with the head turned to the left. In the background one sees suggestion bushes. Bright areas in the center of the composition suggest light and dark.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the engraving Horses in the River [FCO 817]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Height
21.6
Width
22
Annotation
Signed at bottom right edge "Portinari". Undated
