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General Info
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
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Original illustration, on a loose page, for the book Memorias posthumas de Braz Cubas, by Machado de Assis
Support and Technique
Engrave
Matrix Description
Plate made of copper, 28 x 19.1 cm.
Authenticity
Notes Certificate
Portinari Project Certificate of Authenticity no. 832, nº 1540.
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
27,5
Width (cm)
19
Dimension Notes
40x29 (S)
Relations
Related Document14
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