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General Info
Title
Saint Anthony
Description
Composition in black, white and earthy tones. Sketch lines. Saint Anthony on the front foot with baby Jesus in her arms, occupying almost the entire height of the composition, inserted in an area with numbered box to transport. The saint has suggested the head turned slightly to the left, wears cassock with rope around his waist, has the folded on the left arm and on the right arm carries the Child Jesus who sits 3/4 facing right. His face has outlined facial features, seeing themselves especially well separated eyes.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
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Function
Artwork Function
Small-scale cartoonArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Small-scale cartoon for the mural painting Saint Anthony [FCO 2763]
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Preservation Number
Obra tombada sob o nº 72.52.33.
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
27.7
Width (cm)
13.5
Dimension Notes
32.7x23.2 (S)
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned
Annotation Author
Dated in inscription at right edge "capela 1941”. Numbering at top, bottom and left edges
Annotation Others
On reverse, inscriptions "60M/8C [illegible]” and "MAC-USP 72.52.33 s/título (santo antonio), 1941”.
Notes
Signature not authentic.
