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Title
Archangel
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, watery effects and part of cells for expansion. Archangel standing 3/4 facing left, occupying almost the entire area of the composition. Background with dots and lines horizontally until almost the archangel's face, suggesting that the artist has started a grid for expansion. The saint has long hair, wavy and loose, archangel wings, semi-open, huge, almost to the ground. wears long tunic stuck just above the waist and is barefoot. On the left arm along the body and on the right folded by hand at chest height. Slightly bent legs suggested by the drapery of his cassock. Halo overhead. Watery touches on hair and coat.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch, not used, for the mural painting Divine Shepherdess [FCO 1013]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
fountain penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Work executed on sheet of ruled paper.
Collection
Height
21
Width
12.5
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Others
On back of frame, two stamps "PINACOTECA DO ESTADO SÃO PAULO”; inscription "P.E. 1944”.
