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Title
Saint Francis Talking to the Birds
Description
Composition in blue and white. Lines defining contours and shading setting volume. Composition representing St. Francis of Assisi talking to the birds, being watched by three groups of people against blue sky background setting and some birds flying. On the left, five men group and a child, all standing, except for one, older, who sits in profile to the right holding a long staff: three looking toward San Francisco, as well as the child, He is back suggesting to be looking at his on the right hand that is in front. In the center, six-man group that stands out San Francisco which is almost in front of profile to the right. It wears cassock characteristic of the order he founded, and sandals. His arms are folded forward, looking up bird perched on his on the left hand profile looking in his direction. The rest of this group see only a full figure, others are part hidden by the saint. More to the right, on the ground, many birds sitting all profile to the left suggesting are looking towards San Francisco. To the right, a group of three men: a profile crouched to the left with hands on chin; other like the oldest, standing almost in profile to the left. It beard, and wears long tunic is barefoot. His on the left arm is bent forward and on the right, also folded across the chest with hand next to his ear. The third person of the group is a guy who's facing with open arms in the air. The background of the composition suggests sky area if seeing birds with outstretched wings, profile, some others on the left to the right, suggesting they were approaching the saint, as if to hear him.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
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Artwork Function Description
Work executed for the pulpit of the Pampulha Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Belo Horizonte, MG. Work designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Support and Technique
Art Form
PanelArtFormType
Art Medium
tileArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
combined medium and supportArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Work’s curvilinear form accompanies the line of the church’s pulpit, located at the left of the nave, near the altar.
Collection
Collection
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis da Pampulha adquirida do artista sob encomenda feita por Oscar Niemeyer, em 1943Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
180
Width (cm)
350
Dimension Notes
Painel, formato irregular
14.7x7.3 (azulejos)
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
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