FCO-1564 - Noble and Religious [Study] | Artwork

Mentions

General Info

Title

Noble and Religious

Description

Composition in black tones, white, earthy, yellow and violet. Some contour lines to the ink, sketch lines and scrapes. Noble and religious figures occupying almost the entire area of the composition. On the left, man standing back to back, almost in profile to the left. Has white brushed back tail stuck in horse-hair: wear long coat to the knees with white collar, tights, knee socks and shoes. Immediately behind the noble profile religious on the left. It fatty face with facial features represented; wears skullcap and robe cassock with a rounded visor and turtleneck. At the bottom sketch profiled soldiers.

Location Created

BrazilRio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroPlace

Author

Candido PortinariPerson

About

Themes

historical themescharactersFriar Henrique de CoimbraSubject

Human FiguremanSubject

Function

Artwork Function

StudyArtworkFunctionType

Artwork Function Description

Study for the panel The Arrival of Dom João VI to Bahia [FCO 2404]

Support and Technique

Art Form

DrawingArtFormType

Art Medium

lead pencilArtMediumType

colored pencilArtMediumType

India ink penArtMediumType

Artwork Surface

paperArtworkSurfaceType

Technique

Support affixed to cardboard.

Authenticity

Certificate

1093

Dimensions

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

14.5

Signature and annotation

Annotation Author

Signed in dedication at bottom edge "Para o querido amigo Callado, com o abraço do PORTINARI”. Undated

Annotation Exhibition

On reverse, label "Nº 172 A chegada de D. João VI estudo Exposição no Pavilhão de Arte Contemporânea de Milão – Itália 21 de Março a 21 de abril 1963 Col. Antonio Callado” and label from Transportadora Fink; inscription "77”.