General Info
Title
The Fire
Description
Composition in blue, red, ochre, green, yellow and white tones. Smooth texture. Scene representing a fire in a house, with a group of people watching. The house is located in the center, at the back of the scene. Flames and smoke rise through the roof of the house. From left to right, a white horse in front, to the right of the house. In the corner of the house, next to a window, a man climbing a ladder. Further ahead, man standing, in profile to the right, holding a bundle on his back and using a staff; behind him, a dog sat. Then, a couple hugging, in front of them, a woman kneeling with her hands clasped in the air. A group of three men in gestures of despair and clamor, the first in front, with hands on his head, next to a man with his back, with one hand raised, watches the fire. The last figure is facing forward, with hands and head up. Blue horizon background and ground in reddish and pink tones with more geometric lines.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1508
Dimensions
Height
17
Width
21.5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left edge "PORTINARI 960"
Relations
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