General Info
Title
Portrait of Tanita
Description
Composition in tones earthy, ochre, blue, and black crinzas. Smooth texture. Portrait of woman half-bust, occupying almost the entire area of the composition. Woman faces, has a long face, hair divided in half, hairstyles covering the ears, thin eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes without pupils definition, broad nose, thick lips closed and square chin. wears dress with narrow square neckline. Background in light and dark tone divided diagonally.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
General Info
The sitter, whose nickname was Tanita, lived in the home of poet Olegário Mariano
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
41
Width (cm)
32.5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at top right "C. PORTINARI 931"
Relations
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