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Title
Head of Christ
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines and shading. Head of man occupying almost the entire area of the composition. Man is facing, has long, thin face, hair parted in the middle and long up to shoulder height. Slanted eyebrows down, eyes half-closed and large almond-shaped, large and long nose, slightly hooked, well defined lips closed. It beard whose shading is mixed with the hair, mustache and drain cavanhaque very dark. Below the head, some traits suggest robe draping.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
General Info
This work was done on board the Lipari, the ship which brought Portinari and Maria back to Brazil following the European Trip Prize.
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Art Form
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Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Height
13.5
Width
10.5
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Annotation Author
Signed and dated in dedication at bottom right "Para Mme Fernandes Lembrança de Portinari Bordo Lipari 931”
Annotation Others
On back of frame, inscription "5637/16”.
