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Title
Girl Crying
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, smoky, shadows, chiaroscuro. Broad strokes, transparency effects in contrast to compact black areas. Girl against background in black and white. Occupying the central area of the composition and the entire height of the stand, girl sitting almost 3/4 on the left. She has straight black hair parted in the middle and falling over his shoulders. His facial features are determined by a few strokes. The on the left brow is broad, almost straight, falling slightly towards the on the left forehead; the on the right eyebrow is thin with sharp trim toward the on the right temple. Rimmed eyes for quick and short strokes. Brushstrokes suggest hazy tears falling on their faces. Thin, long and angular nose, mouth with lips that seem suggested parted. Thin chin, slim and thin face. wears dress with round neckline a bit away from the neck, with half sleeve and short skirt and ruffled round. The girl has fallen shoulders slightly forward, arms close thighs and hands clasped in her lap. Is sitting on crate or rough bank, has her legs spread and bare feet. Behind her there are several geometric shapes in chiaroscuro that seem stacked crates or backrest stylized chair.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Dimensions
Height (cm)
97
Width (cm)
58
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari 946"
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