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Title
Lovers
Description
Composition in black and white. Fast, dashed lines and shading. Children couple kissing, occupies the center of the composition against dark background. The girl is standing in front of his head 3/4 toward the on the right. It has pulled back hair with curls falling on her neck and well defined facial features. wears dress with drawings chiaroscuro like income. The boy, in front of 3/4 is facing left, with head profile. Hair has represented for short strokes and wears white shirt and pants at the knees. His on the left arm is resting on the right shoulder of the girl and her on the right leg is crooked and thin. The couple is kissing. To the left of the girl, cue two wires with outline three birds sitting on each wire. In the lower on the right corner cat is seen lying and bottom, vegetation sketch.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Original illustration no. 27 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. 1247, no. 1298, no. 1614.
Dimensions
Height (cm)
25,5
Width (cm)
20,5
Dimension Notes
36x28 (S)
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