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Title
Mother of Virgília
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines and tangled. Head of front woman, turned slightly to the left. The woman has long face, curly hair with lace ribbons around, suggested eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, small nose, lips parted, rounded chin and long neck. Sees the start of lap and wear paste balls, like pearls, close to the neck. Plain background.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Illustration no. 28 for the book Memorias posthumas de Braz Cubas, by Machado de Assis
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Collection
Collection
Collection unknownCollection
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Author
Inscription in middle of bottom half "Mãe de Virgilia”
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Status
UnlocatedVisual Artwork Status
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