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Title
Boy on Sheep
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines and parallel lines. Huge ram with boy mounted, in the center and occupying almost the entire height of the composition. The animal is standing facing forward, with its head turned slightly to the right. The body is represented by parallel lines that accentuate its volume. Above him, a boy mounted, facing forward. He has curly hair, defined facial features, his right arm raised with his hand outstretched. Wearing an open jacket over a vertically striped blouse and knee-length pants, horizontally striped, as well as the right sleeve of the jacket. On the ground on the left, angular lines and on the right rounded lines representing vegetation.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Relations
Related Event2
Related Document5
Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Original illustration no. 22 for the book Menino de engenho, by José Lins do Rego
Support and Technique
Engrave
Matrix Description
Plate not located.
Authenticity
Notes Certificate
Portinari Project Certificate of Authenticity no. 560, no. 1289, no. 1619.
Dimensions
Height
36
Width
28
