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Title
Man
Description
Composition in light shades of yellow, blue, ochre, earthy. Rough texture, apparent thick strokes. Man's bust facing forward, occupying the center of the composition against background with apparent strokes defined by parallel lines and curves. The figure has elongated face, 3/4 turned to the right; he Wears a straw hat with brim slightly rolled up, almond-shaped eyes, turned right, long and thick nose, and thin closed lips, square chin with dimple in the center, long thin neck and narrow shoulders. He wears a shirt with small squares, and long sleeves with open collar. Light falling from the left of the composition, lighting up the face of the figure.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Document
2
Art Form
PaintingArtFormType
Art Medium
oilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
woodArtworkSurfaceType
Notes Collection
Work commissioned to be reproduced for posters commemorating fifty years since the discovery of Chagas disease by Carlos Chagas, the owner's father.
Height
73
Width
59.5
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "PORTINARI 959"
