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Title
Portrait of Thais de Mello Lima
Description
Composition in blue tones, green, black, ochre, earthy, rose, red and white. Pasting in the whole area of the composition. Portrait of young woman against delimited the bottom half up by suggesting that a picture frame. The portrayed 3/4 is turned to the right, has blond hair combed back and fallen from the sides forming a wave over his ears, seeing a blue earring pendant and clear complexion contrasting with the dark background. High and broad forehead, long eyebrows, large almond-shaped brown eyes, slightly upturned straight nose, full lips closed, rounded chin and long neck. wears dark blue dress-neck "V" against black background. The neck height, the lower golden frame crosses the composition horizontally delimiting what appears to be a frame. The background is dark green, slightly brightening up the skyline, looking to the left, a tall ship with billowing sails sailing on the right into the blue sea and on the right on the floor ground, white horse in front and armed scarecrow on stake High and crossed sticks. Might falling from the left causing shadow effects to face on the right where it sees a lighter green area highlighting the dark background.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
About Person
Thais de Mello LimaPerson
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9
Art Form
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Art Medium
oilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
canvasArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support spliced by the artist at the top margin and the sides.
Height
65
Width
52
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI 1956 DEZ 59"
