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Title
Boy on Sheep
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, firm strokes and angular, dotted and shaded. Huge ram mounted with boy, occupying almost the entire height of the composition. The animal is standing, facing, with the head turned slightly to the right. It has the body represented by parallel lines and strong features that accentuate its volume. About it, boy mounted. Faces, has a round face, curly hair, defined facial features, on the left arm raised with open hand. Wears open coat over striped blouse vertically and pants at the knees. On the floor, on the left, angular lines and on the right, rounded lines representing vegetation.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the engraving Boy on Sheep [FCO 825]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Certificate
1505
Height
28.5
Width
21.5
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "Portinari 59"
Annotation Author
Inscription in bottom right corner "ESTUDO PARA AGUA FORTE”
