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General Info
Title
Portrait of Monsignor André Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti
Description
Composition in red, rose, white, and green earthy. Smooth and thick texture. Portrait of Bishop sitting against dark background. The figure is in the center of the composition, 3/4 turned to the left; He is seated in high-backed chair, whose arms end in volutes. The oval face is depicted, indicated facial features and well spoken entries. It wears transparent glasses whose lenses are suggested and is resting with arms on the armrests. Wears ecclesiastical clothes in dark red color and white lace ratchet.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Function
Artwork Function
Small-scale color sketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Small-scale color sketch for the painting Portrait of Monsenhor André Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti [FCO 2104]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1606
Dimensions
Height (cm)
23.8
Width (cm)
20.2
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "CPortinari". Undated
Relations
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