General Info
Title
Portrait of Getúlio Vargas
Description
Composition in black tones, white, ochre, blue, green and earthy. Smooth texture. Portrait bust of Vargas occupying almost the entire area of the composition against background to "degrade." The portrayed faces, slightly turned to the left, has a round face, dark hair, very wide forehead, mingling with the bald, thick eyebrows, straight, almond-shaped eyes turned to the left, slightly hooked nose, thin lips and closed , rounded chin and short neck. wear coat with stiff collar shirt with turned ends, tie white tie and vest, chest, sees presidential sash on the left diagonal to the right from top to bottom with badge with the Brazilian arms to center. Background on white area that darkens to black at the top of the support.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
About Person
Getúlio VargasPerson
Support and Technique
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
77
Width (cm)
61
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "PORTINARI". Undated
Annotation Others
On stretcher, handwritten label "Banco do Brasil”; inscription "SALÃO DE ASSEMBLÉA”.
Relations
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