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Title
Turkey Vendor
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, straight lines and chiaroscuro. Black figure of a man holding five turkeys, occupying almost the entire height in the center of the composition, against white background. Man standing, facing, with etched facial features, holding the feet turkeys that are upside down, to the left of the composition, marking dark area that accentuates the chiaroscuro of the whole. Man wears straw hat, wears white shirt, wide, half sleeve, long pants rolled up to the left leg and is barefoot.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Original illustration no. 28 for the book Menino de engenho, by José Lins do Rego
Support and Technique
Engrave
Matrix Description
Plate made of steel-plated brass, 40.7 x 30.5 cm; defaced.
Authenticity
Notes Certificate
Portinari Project Certificate of Authenticity no. 1294. no. 1615.
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
36
Width (cm)
28
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