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Title
Catechesis
Description
Composition in tones earthy, ochre, blue, green, gray, yellow, red, black and rose. Smooth texture. Jesuit sitting before Indian group occupying almost the entire area of the composition. On the right Jesuit sitting on bank's suggestion, profile to the left, with the on the left hand on the floor, sort of red hamper. The on the left arm has folded forwards towards the group and wears long green coat. In front, a group composed for twenty-three indigenous and an Indian girl, all standing. Figures have short black hair, some with feathers on the head, facial features suggested, wear sleeveless clothing and are barefoot. Ground red earthy and bottom, on the left and on the right blue area, green area with small house and suggestion about the corner.
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Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
Small-scale color sketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Small-scale color sketch, not used, for the mural painting Catechesis [FCO 3767]
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Authenticity
Certificate
634
Dimensions
Height (cm)
29
Width (cm)
29
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom left corner "PORTINARI*". Undated
Annotation Others
On reverse, inscription "108/69 Emb. Maria Martins”.
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