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Title
Portrait of Carolina Simon
Description
Composition unidentified tones. Texture unidentified. Portrait of woman half-length, occupying the entire height of the support, against dark background. The portrayed 3/4 is turned to the left, has slightly gray hair, combed back, spread to the left; broad forehead, slightly arched eyebrows, large almond-shaped eyes, sharp nose and thin lips. wears dark dress-neck "V". Dark background.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
General Info
When the portrait was completed, Oscar Simon told the artist that his mother appeared too stern; around three years later, the artist modified the composition, concealing the signature and date, which were located in the bottom left corner [FCO 1784].
About Person
Carolina SimonPerson
Art Form
PaintingArtFormType
Art Medium
oilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
canvasArtworkSurfaceType
Collection
Ateliê do artistaCollection
Height
73
Width
59.5
Dimension Notes
precisão: estimadas
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom left corner "PORTINARI 1940"