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Title
Head of Indian Man
Description
Composition in black tones, red ochre, earthy and white. Lines defining contours and shading setting volumes. Composition study representing Indian boy's head, occupying almost the entire stand area. The figure has the head forward and slightly turned to the left; He has a round face, black hair, very smooth and fallen bangs over his forehead. Eye iris without representation, without the pupil and the on the left well characterized. Batatudo nose, well-designed lips closed and rounded chin. Face volumes highlighted by smoky in blood and marking the indigenous race. Plain background, seeing shadow projection behind the on the left side of the neck.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the cartoon Jesuit School [FCO 5346]
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
34
Width (cm)
29
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari 1938"
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