General Info
Title
Boys Flying Kites
Description
Composition in black and white. Quick strokes. Two boys flying kites occupying half of the support area. In the foreground, boy standing with his back, raised his arms and legs apart, wearing shirt and pants to his knees. In the background, on the right, boy poorly defined, in the same position of the first. Basically, line cuts the width marking the horizon. At the top, two kites flying a on the left of center and the other in the distance on the right.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Illustration for Christmas card
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
Bristol boardArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
Certificate
1038
Collection
Notes Collection
Illustration commissioned by Niomar Moniz Sodré, director of the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro / MAM-RJ, to raise funds for the museum.
Dimensions
Height (cm)
18
Width (cm)
11.5
Dimension Notes
35.5x11.5 (S)
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari 1952"
Annotation Others
On reverse, inscription "MUSEU DE ARTE MODERNA DO RIO”.
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