General Info
Title
Head of Woman
Description
Composition in tones earthy, black, red and blue. Contour lines and shading. Female Head occupying almost the entire area of support. The figure is three quarters turned to the left, has well-marked facial features, dark hair indicated only in the top of the head with lace suggestion above the forehead, eyes that seem to be closed, straight nose represented by a triangle, only contoured lips and square chin. Shading on the left side and on the right round the face. There is no on the left cheek contour line.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
EMPTY LABEL
Themes
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height
32.5
Width
25
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari Rio 944"
Other info
Status
DestroyedVisual Artwork Status
Notes Status
Work destroyed in the 1980s in a fire at owner’s residence.
