General Info
Title
Group of Men
Description
Composition in black and white. Sinuous lines and straight. Group people occupying almost the entire area of the composition against background with geometrical areas. In the foreground on the left half-length 3/4 man facing right, with coarse facial features, on the right arm bent and open hand. Behind this figure in perspective, several heads interspersed, and the center wear top hats. Sinuous lines overlap throughout the composition.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Original illustration, on a loose page, for the book O alienista, by Machado de Assis
Support and Technique
Engrave
Matrix Description
Plate made of brass, 24 x 17 cm.
Authenticity
Notes Certificate
Portinari Project Certificate of Authenticity no. 838, no. 935, no. 991, no. 992, no. 1474, no. 1570.
DN Number
871
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
24
Width (cm)
17
Dimension Notes
38x27.5 (S)
Relations
Related Document23
Related Event19
