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General Info
Title
Discovery of the Land
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines. Composition representing sailors working on the deck of a vessel, which crosses the entire width of the holder. At the center, stepping on the edge of the boat, sailor standing, front, hands pulling a winding rope that hangs in front. A little further back and further to the right, another sailor suggesting also be pulling rope. In the background, we see to the left, another man's back and crouched; crates and barrels scattered; on the right outline of another profile sailor on the left. In the background, one sees the suggestion of three figures, winding rope ladder.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Discovery of the Land [FCO 3765]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
tracing paperArtworkSurfaceType
Dimensions
Height
28.5
Width
28.5
Dimension Notes
38x36 (S)
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
