General Info
Title
Head of Black Woman
Description
Composition in black, white and gray. Predominantly shaded. Woman half-bust occupying almost the entire stand area. The woman is in profile to the left, has kinky hair in bunches, one falling toward the forehead; long face, eye almond entitled without setting pupil, broad nose and thick lips. Sees the start of the trunk. Smooth background light.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Support and Technique
Dimensions
Height (cm)
27
Width (cm)
19,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation Author
Signed and dated in dedication at bottom right "Para o Osório com a amisade [sic] do Portinari Rio, 933”
Annotation Others
On reverse, label "COSME VELHO GALERIA DE ARTE Declaro que a obra Nº 4714 abaixo descrita é autêntica data 1933 autor Portinari título Cabeça de preta medidas 26,50 x 19,50 técnica desenho”.
