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Title
On Board
Description
Composition in white and black. 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 turned to the left, with the on the left knee on the deck, on the right 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 right rope wrapped with the tip down towards the lower edge. Three parallel lines down diagonally from the upper on the right corner on the left half of the composition direction representing the deck rail. At the bottom, sea fish hint representation.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the engraving "On Board" [FCO 840]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Certificate
1241
Height
28
Width
19
Annotation
Signed in bottom right corner "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Others
On reverse, inscription "19899".
