General Info
Title
Raftsmen
Description
Composition in green tones, earthy, ochre, gray, lilac, red, yellow, blue, black and white. Smooth, thick in some areas due to spatulate and ink buildup. Composition representing group of people in a raft against predominantly blue stained background, suggesting sea and sky. The raft occupies the central area of the composition being able to distinguish the plank rounded sticks and candle light triggered. The group's figures are only suggested, on the left kneeling figure in front with hands on face, using kind of tunic in violet tones. In the center, three figures, standing with his arms raised as if they ask for help, one after another, diagonally from the right to on the left, from front to back. On the left figure lying on the vessel with the head lying to the left and on the right arm. This figure appears to be supported by only two figures shown. The sea and the sky merge in blue irregular patches, superimposed by various shades.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
EMPTY LABEL
Themes
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height
53.5
Width
43.5
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "PORTINARI 945"
