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Title
Wild Beast
Description
Composition in black and white. Rapid and overlapping lines. Study representing beast, occupying the central area of the support against a plain background. The beast is standing, facing; has slightly fallen head back, eyes, ears and nostrils suggested large and huge open mouth with fangs bared. It has raised the on the right front leg as if to attack, with claws, which is something in front. The other legs are resting on the ground with the suggested claws. The animal's body appears to be spotted, looking to the right, curved tail. Plain background, with slight scribbles on the right next to the beast's legs, suggesting projected shadows.
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Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Artwork Function
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Artwork Function Description
Study for the painting Wild Beasts [FCO 3724]
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Authenticity
Certificate
409
Dimensions
Height (cm)
22
Width (cm)
18
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, inscription by Maria Portinari "Nº 921 Desenho de autoria de Candido Portinari, autenticado por Maria Victoria Portinari”.
Notes
Signature illegible, evidenced only by grooves in the paper.
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