General Info
Title
Sitting Boy
Description
Composition in tones earthy, ochre, gray, green, white and black. Thick texture and using spatula. Composition representing squalid boy, sitting, occupying the central area of support, against spotted background in shades of earthy and ochre. The boy is represented with significant deliberate deformation. Faces, has fallen head to the left, triangular (has the flat top and skipped apples) and defined facial features revealing expression of sadness. His on the right arm is bent and the hand holds the face. The on the left is bent, but down. The legs are bent and open with your knees out and feet close together. wear kind of cloth surrounding her body. The background is in shades slightly darker than the figure and is stained.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1032
Dimensions
Height (cm)
46
Width (cm)
38,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "PORTINARI 945"
Annotation Exhibition
On reverse, inscription "Rio, 9 de março de 1946 José Leite”; stamp "MINISTERIO DA EDUCAÇÃO E SAÚDE”. On stretcher, label "GALERIE CHARPENTIER”.
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