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Title
The Holy Family
Description
Composition in black, white and blue. Contour lines and loose. Representation of the Holy Family. The three figures are standing in front, have represented facial features, the feet are also only suggested and wear long tunic and cloak. On the left, the Madonna with her head slightly tilted to the right and arms suggested in front of him. In the center, baby Jesus appearing to have a handkerchief on his head and hands suggested the front of the body at the waist. On the right, San Jose with the head tilted to the left, the on the right arm at the chest and on the left covered with the mantle, being visible at hand. Plain background.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch for the mural painting The Holy Family [FCO 2762]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
watercolorArtMediumType
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Height
17
Width
18
Annotation
Signed in bottom right corner "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Luiz Portinari, the artist’s brother, "Este desenho é um estudo para a Capela em Brodowski 1941”.
