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Title
Jesuit School
Description
Composition in ochre, earthy, blue, white, yellow and black. Predominance of shaded. It depicts the catechesis of the indigenous by the Jesuits. Group of indigenous geared toward two priests. A priest sits at the on the right, in profile to the left with the on the left hand stretched forward and the other priest is on his on the right, standing in profile to the left. Both have shaved the sides and wear dark robes. In front of the priests, group of indigenous sitting in a semicircle. Three indigenous are on the left sitting in boxes, hands on the legs. More to the right, seven indigenous standing. A on the left to hamper the head. Another Indian crouched behind the seated priest. Background in light shade and blue sky band.
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Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Artwork Function Description
Small-scale color sketch for the mural painting Jesuit School; not executedWork designed for the auditorium of Palácio Gustavo Capanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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Dimensions
Height (cm)
68
Width (cm)
48,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed in bottom left corner "Portinari". Undated
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Status
Não levantadaVisual Artwork Status
