FCO-5230

Saint Francis of Assisi

[1943]

code

FCO-5230

CR Number

1763

dimensions

55.5 x 46.5 cm

Art Form

Painting

Art Medium

oil

Artwork Surface

canvas

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Title
Saint Francis of Assisi
Description
Composition in tones earthy, ochre, black and red. Thick texture. Representation of half-bust of St. Francis of Assisi, slightly turned to the left against dark background. He has a long face gaunt, dark hair combed in the face direction, with the top of the head in lighter shade, looking to wear skullcap. Eyes, nose and mouth represented expressively, with open mouth; suggested eyebrows and black lines on his face, as if almost apparent beard and represented the on the left ear. It has long neck and wear clothes in earthy tone-neck "V". Dark plain background, which blends with the tone of clothing.
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Height
55.5
Width
46.5
Annotation
Signed in bottom left corner "PORTINARI". Undated
Annotation Others
On reverse, label "CANDIDO PORTINARI São Francisco de Assis Óleo s/tela 54cms x 46cms 1943 Col. Assis Chateaubriand”.

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