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Title
On Board
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines and quick strokes. Male on the deck of a ship, occupying almost the entire area of the composition. In the center, figure 3/4 toward the on the right, with the on the right knee on the deck, on the left foot forward and arms high. Has angular face, disheveled hair represented by a few strokes, big and bulging eyes, straight nose and open mouth with teeth bared. Face, small lines represent the beard. Wears loose shirt with long sleeves and trousers, are barefoot. On the left, coiled rope with the tip down toward the bottom margin. Three parallel lines down diagonally from top on the left toward the on the right half of the composition, representing the deck rail. At the bottom, sea fish hint representation.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
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Related Document14
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Original illustration, on a loose page, for the book Memorias posthumas de Braz Cubas, by Machado de Assis
Art Form
PrintArtFormType
Art Medium
etchingArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Matrix Description
Plate made of copper, 28 x 19.1 cm.
Notes Certificate
Portinari Project Certificate of Authenticity no. 832, nº 1540.
Collection
Height
27.5
Width
19
Dimension Notes
40x29 (S)
