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Title
Catechesis II
Description
Composition in black and white. Fast contour lines. Figures group near the seated figure, occupying the entire area of support. On the right figure sitting back, 3/4 turned to the left, and, in front of a group of standing figures side by side. The first figures are more detailed, with some indicated facial features, followed by only contoured heads. On the floor a few strokes depicting vegetation.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study, not used, for the mural painting Catechesis [FCO 3767]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
oilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
Bristol boardArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support affixed to black cardboard.
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
29
Width (cm)
28.9
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed in bottom right corner "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Others
On cardboard, label "Portinari, Candido Teaching the Indians The Entry Into The Forest [scratched out] Preliminary drawing of the mural in the Hispanic Foundation Library of Congress (rejected) In K; 29 x 28,6cm 1941 Gift Candido Portinari Apr, 6, 1942”. On back of mat, stamps "4490” and "negative in series USZ62”; inscription "21846”.
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