General Info
Title
The King and Maria Rosa
Description
Composition in red, blue, black and white tones. Shading defining volume and some sinuous lines. It depicts Maria Rosa and king occupying the center of the composition against background with skyscrapers. To the left of center, King figure with five-pointed crown on his head; folded on the right arm and hand resting on the shoulder Maria Rosa that is on the right of center; she faces with her head tilted to the left, has dark hair and eyes closed. In the background, skyscrapers across the entire width of the holder. Sinuous lines suggest streamers flying.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Illustration no. 21 for the book Maria Rosa, by Vera Kelsey
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
gouacheArtMediumType
India ink brushArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
Certificate
133
Collection
Previous Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
25
Width (cm)
28.8
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom right corner "PORTINARI*". Undated
Relations
Related Document16
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