General Info
Title
Pot of Flowers
Description
Composition in green tones, gray, blue, earthy, yellow, red, rose and white. Smooth, rough texture in some areas and thick yellow. Vase of flowers against background "degrade". The vessel is rounded at the base and blue with designs in arabesque, with a bouquet of wildflowers. They stand on the right and on the left, two yellow zíneas interspersed with foliage and a rosebud. In the center, two daisies, each having next to a red carnation. Other flowers that make up the bouquet blend, making it diffuse and confusing it with the dark background. Upper and lower limits in pitch dark earthy, becoming green "degrade". Might falling from the left, casting shadow area to the right.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Preservation Number
Obra tombada sob o nº 2436.
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
73
Width (cm)
60
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "PORTINARI 943"
Annotation Others
On stretcher, stamp "20F”; label "EMBAIXADA EM WASHINGTON CHANCELARIA Nº de Ordem 2486 Localização GAB”. On back of frame, label "Woodward & Lothrop Art Pictures and Picture Frame Dept, Washington, D.C.”; inscription "523229”.
