General Info
Title
Black Woman
Description
Composition in ochre, earthy, red, orange, blue, green, black and white. Smooth, thick with brush strokes marked on the dress and wear the spatula turban. Black half-bust against background with light geometric areas. Woman is 3/4 turned to the left, has an oval face, red cloth head covering her forehead and tied at the neck; eyebrows banked turns down, big eyes, thin and delicate nose, and full lips closed, narrow chin, thick neck and wears dress with a rounded neckline. Light background with geometric areas and face contour in darker tone.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height
46
Width
38
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left "PORTINARI PARIS 1950"
Annotation Others
On back of frame, inscription "Ribeiro Coutinho Brim claro”.
