General Info
Title
Opening the Ports
Description
Composition unidentified tones. Smooth texture, contour lines and loose. It depicts ships at sea and flying figure. In heaven, figure with the head to the left and feet to the right, using long robe and holding a cane, looking at the bottom. Sea occupying a third of the composition, with several stone islets and caravels fleet. Clear sky track.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
Small-scale color sketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Small-scale color sketch for mural painting or panel; not executed
Support and Technique
Art Form
PaintingArtFormType
Art Medium
watercolorArtMediumType
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
DN Number
517
Collection
Collection
Collection unknownCollection
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Family
At bottom edge, inscriptions by Maria Portinari "Aquarela de autoria de Candido Portinari, autenticada por Maria Victoria Portinari,” "Nº 463” and "DN 517”.
Other info
Status
UnlocatedVisual Artwork Status
