General Info
Title
Portrait of Hélios Seelinger
Description
Composition in the earthy tones, ochre, red, green and black. Smooth and thick texture in some regions. Portrait bust of man, occupying the entire composition. The pictured 3/4 is facing right a grin, against a light background and dark on the left side on the right. It has square face, dark, broken hair on the right, a little unkempt on the left, commas falling on the broad forehead; arched eyebrows, eyes half closed, Apple on the left the prominent face, long nose, thin lips closed, well-designed, square jaw, detailed on the left ear. wears dark blouse with vertical stripes, darker collar, buttoned to the neck by a closure and, below, a large button, of course. Clear the on the left background, occupying 3/4 of the composition, and the on the right side in darker tone.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
Hélios SeelingerPerson
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
55.5
Width (cm)
45.5
Signature and annotation
Annotation Author
Signed and dated in dedication in middle of left edge "PARA O HELIOS, PORTINARI 1931 RIO MARÇO”
Other info
Notes Date
Although dated March, the work was completed by January, when it was shown at an exhibition.
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