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Title
Portrait of Zaíra Fortes
Description
Composition in gray tones (prevailing), earthy, ochre, green, rose, blue and red. Smooth, rough, thick texture. Portrait of woman half-length, against background with shaded areas and fish. The portrayed is almost in profile to the left, with the head facing forward 3/4. It has narrow face, dark brown hair parted in the middle, raised sides, held up and the back forming a knot in the neck. High forehead, thin eyebrows and straight, almond-shaped eyes, long straight nose, thin lips closed and small chin. Serious face. Wears gray jacket emblazoned on green blouse with red lines. Background with areas of light and dark, standing in the bright area, the representation of fish on the left and on the right of the face portrayed.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About Person
Zaíra de AlmeidaPerson
Art Form
PaintingArtFormType
Art Medium
oilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
canvasArtworkSurfaceType
Height
73
Width
60.5
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI 1944"
