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Bahian Woman

Candido Portinari1936

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in the earthy tones, ochre, blue and gray. Smooth texture and well watered strokes. Composition representing Bahia standing in front, occupying the center of the area of ​​the composition. She has dark skin, has no defined facial features loads kind of basket in the head. wear characteristic dress, skirt with low-cut, across the chest band diagonal and has arms alongside the body. In the background skyline with the hill on the right and white and blue sky at the top of the support.

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  • Title: Bahian Woman
  • Creator Lifespan: 1903-12-29 - 1962-12-06
  • Creator Nationality: Brazilian
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Creator Birth Place: Brodowski, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Date: 1936
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w17.5 x h19.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: social:ethnic groups:Black, Brazilian Culture:popular types:Baiana, human figure:woman
  • Technique: watercolor, lead pencil
  • Signature: Signed in bottom right corner "Portinari". Undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 1112
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-606
Projeto Portinari

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