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Title
Portrait of Hélio Feijó
Description
Composition in black and brown (support). Contour lines, some shaded and smoky. Portrait of young bust of a man occupying almost the entire support area against brown background. The portrayed faces, slightly off to the right. It has thin, long, angular face with prominent apple, black, straight hair divided on the left and combed to the side, high forehead, thin eyebrows arched, almond-shaped eyes facing forward, long nose with sharp nose, thin mustache suggestion, lips somewhat thick with marked and square chin contour. Ears, neck and bust only indicated by light contours as well as suggested be using a wide shirt with open collar.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
Hélio FeijóPerson
Function
Artwork Function
CartoonArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Cartoon for the painting Portrait of Hélio Feijó [FCO 1647]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
tracing paperArtworkSurfaceType
Dimensions
Height (cm)
62
Width (cm)
50
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "CPor[tinari]". Undated
Notes
Signature barely legible; part was torn off at right edge of support.
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