General Info
Title
Head of Young Woman
Description
Composition in black, red and white tones. Rapid lines. Composition representing front girl's head tilted back, occupying the upper area of the composition against a plain background. The figure has the facial features seen in foreshortening, marking small forehead, straight eyebrows, round eyes, large nostrils, closed lips, chin and neck shaded. The hair is indicated by side tufts, cheekbones and lips are highlighted by red accents. Sinuous line demarcates the volume of the breasts.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
colored pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Dimensions
Height (cm)
26,5
Width (cm)
20,4
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "Portinari". Undated
