FCO-5042 - Nativity Scene | Artwork

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General Info

Title

Nativity Scene

Description

Composition in black and white. Contour lines and very sharp and scraped shaded. Composition representing nativity It depicts looking up the Child Jesus center lying on the floor with arms stretched upward and open hands. Behind his head sees a flush. On the left, an ox standing back to back, slightly on the left diagonal to the right. On the right, also a donkey's back and the head turned slightly to the left as if looking toward the boy. Floor very dark tone; Background to the horizon and sky with light gray on the right circle, possibly defining the moon.

Location Created

BrazilRio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroPlace

Author

Candido PortinariPerson

About

Themes

religiousreligious scenesBirth of JesusSubject

religiousJesusBoySubject

natureanimalsoxSubject

natureanimalsdonkeySubject

Support and Technique

Art Form

DrawingArtFormType

Art Medium

lead pencilArtMediumType

Artwork Surface

paperArtworkSurfaceType

Collection

Previous Collection

Galeria Bonino adquiridaCollection

Dimensions

Height

21.5

Width

19.5

Dimension Notes

precisão: aproximadas

Signature and annotation

Annotation

Signed at top left "Portinari"

Annotation Author

Dated in inscription in top left corner "Jesus novo Deus nasceu Em Bethleem de um flôr Seu amor a criança floresceu Um dia por nós a vida cedeu de AMOR Seja dia de festa ao menino Jesus que reviveu” e mais abaixo "Natal 958”