General Info
Title
Portrait of Maria Leite Gallo
Description
Composition in the earthy tones (predominant), ochre, red and rose. Smooth texture. Portrait of woman half-bust, against dark background. The portrayed faces, with the head turned slightly to the right. Oval face, dark, straight hair parted on the left, combed to the side and short, only covering her ears. Testa wide, thin, arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, straight nose. Rosy cheeks, thin lips closed, painted red, rounded neck and long chin. Sees the start of the blouse in reddish-neck "V" trimmed with red. Plain background.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
Maria Leite GalloPerson
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
46
Width (cm)
38
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right edge "Portinari 934"
Annotation Others
On stretcher, stamp "8R”. On back of frame, stamp from Casa Cavalier.
Relations
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