General Info
Title
Portrait of Helena Alves de Souza
Description
Composition in black, red, ochre, blue and earthy tones. Smooth and rough texture in the hair. Portrait of bust of a woman, against black background. The portrayed faces, is slightly thin face facing to the right, blonde, short, wavy hair, broad forehead, arched eyebrows, almond-shaped brown eyes and fine straight nose, small mouth and elongated neck. It wears low-cut red dress to her shoulders and thin chain around his neck with blue medal fallen on the dress. Black background, noting large impasto paint above the shoulders.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
Helena Alves de SouzaPerson
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
65
Width (cm)
53
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "PORTINARI 58-61"
Relations
Related Document3
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