General Info
Title
Portrait of Kristian Orberg
Description
Composition in gray, black, ochre, white, red, green and blue. Shaved smooth and texture leaving the apparent support in the background. Bust of a man portrait occupying almost the entire area of the composition, against dark background with spots in carmine red and green. The pictured is with the body front and the head turned slightly to the left. Has gray hair combed back, oval face, high forehead with vertical wrinkles above the nose, straight eyebrows, small eyes together and clear; elongated nose, thin lips closed, deep face, with expression marks, square jaw and thin and short neck. wears suit gray, with button on his lapel and white handkerchief in the pocket; white shirt collar and dark tie. Might falling from the left of the composition, lighting the on the right side of the portrayed. The background is dark with reddish blotches, looking to the right two greenish spots.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
Kristian OrbergPerson
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
73
Width (cm)
61
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left "PORTINARI 947"
