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General Info
Title
The First Mass in Brazil
Description
Composition in black and white. Sketch lines. It depicts first Mass in Brazil occupying the entire area of support. In the center of the composition, the figure of the priest profile to on the left with arms raised suggesting that the timing of the increase. Is facing an armed altar of altarpiece with two steps. Around the altar are outlined various groups of people.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the panel The First Mass in Brazil [FCO 1706]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support affixed to cardboard.
Collection
Previous Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
16.5
Width (cm)
31.5
Signature and annotation
Annotation Author
Signed in dedication at bottom left "Para o Callado com o abraço de Portinari”. Undated
Relations
Related Document9
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