General Info
Title
Worker
Description
Composition in dark tones of earthy, gray, violet, black, green and ochre, white, blue and red. Smooth, thick, marked strokes. Bust of a man occupying almost the entire support area against the background of geometrical areas. The figure is from the front and slightly on the left of center. It has skin in shades of gray, ochre and green; angular face revealing strong expression, dark hair, furrowed forehead, on the right eye facing forward, broad nose, thick lips closed and small chin. Her arms, very muscular, is represented with significant deliberate deformation, is folded see the on the left across the entire height of the support, slightly tipped to the left, with closed hand, angular fingers, which covers his on the left cheek. The on the right arm is also folded further down with outstretched fingers behind the on the left arm part covering the chest and neck. The figure wears short-sleeved shirt in shades of violet. Dark background defined by irregular geometrical areas in shades earthy, green and gray. Strong light falling from the left of the composition creating areas of light and dark on the face and hands of the figure accentuating the drama of his face expression.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
99
Width (cm)
80,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in top right corner "PORTINARI 1947"
Annotation Exhibition
On back of frame, label "Cataguases Título: ‘HOMEM’ Técnica: oleo Dimensões: 80 x 100cm”.
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