General Info
Title
Portrait of João Calazans
Description
Composition in black tones, white, green, blue, ochre and gray. Smooth, smoky predominantly obtained by using dry brush. Half bust of a man against shaded background. The portrayed faces, with the head turned slightly to the left. It has thin, long face, dark hair shades of green and slicked back, short forehead, just above the eyebrows dark shadowed eyes of green, long, broad nose, black whiskers represented by short strokes up full lips closed and narrow chin. wear white shirt collar, black tie and blue jacket suggestion. Background with shaded spots.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
João CalazansPerson
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
46,5
Width (cm)
38
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI RIO 934" and on reverse of support "Portinari"
Annotation Family
On reverse, sketch of a head, in the hand of the artist.
Annotation Others
On stretcher, stamps "8R” and "Antiga Casa Cavalier artigos para pintura”; inscription "3/85 SG SV. 45”.
