General Info
Title
Roosters
Description
Composition in tones of black, blue, white, red and earthy. Smooth and rough texture because of the sand that was mixed with pigment. Two cocks standing representation, against background of colored geometrical areas. The on the left cock is in profile to the right, with his head on the body of the cock on the right, it's dark tone, has small crest, bulky body without long sentences, two feet on the ground. The on the right rooster is facing left, is lighter, it has crest and large dewlap, long feathers on the wing and tail and both feet on the ground. Background in various shades of blue, suggesting sky. Floor with geometrical shapes.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Support and Technique
Art Form
PaintingArtFormType
Art Medium
oil and sandArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
canvasArtworkSurfaceType
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
80
Width (cm)
100
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI 1940"
Annotation Others
On back of frame, inscriptions "Rooster”, "2944-1”, "S.AM” and "31 3/4 x 39 1/2”.
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