General Info
Title
Sad Musician
Description
Composition in ochre, yellow, gray, white, earthy, green and black. Smooth, thick texture in some regions and marked brushstrokes. Composition representing black man sitting playing clarinet, against the background of ochre and yellow tones. The figure is seated, facing slightly toward the on the right, wears light straw hat, straight skirt, has the facial features suggested by brushstrokes in green looking up eyes closed, appearing to be concentrated playing the instrument that holds between hands - the on the left above to the right. He is sitting on wooden bench legs and green cane seat. wear white suit, elastic boot with green handles and has legs slightly apart. The ground is represented in ochre flatly and bottom, very clear yellow tones, with marked strokes and curves circle darker representing the sun in the upper on the left corner.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Themes
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1535
Dimensions
Height (cm)
100
Width (cm)
81
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI 57"
Annotation Others
On stretcher, stamp "Instituto de Restauro L.E. Battioli Rua Alagoas 903 São Paulo S.P.”; inscription "PORTINARI”. On back of frame, label "C.PORTINARI”; inscription "Portinary D. Gold Nº 8 Branca”.
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