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Title
Nhonhô
Description
Composition in black, gray and white tones. Contour lines and tangles. Boy head occupying almost the entire area of the composition against gray background. The figure is from the front, slightly turned to the left, is almost round face, curly hair defined by thin and short tangled lines, almond-shaped eyes turned to the left, thin, long nose, narrow lips closed and chin a little deformed. See the beginning of clothing that wears it has closed collar suggesting having a frill.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Document
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the drawing Nhonhô [FCO 4556]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
India ink penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support affixed to paper.
Collection
Height
29
Width
23
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Author
Inscription at bottom edge "Nhonhô”
