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Bride and Groom

Candido Portinari1944

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in tones earthy, white, ochre, black and orange. Smooth texture. It depicts newlywed couple standing in front, occupying the center of the composition. Figures have defined facial features and have the faces and legs in earthy tones. The woman is on the left with the on the right arm bent close to the chest and on the left through the groom's arm. Veiled up to the hips and turned white dress with long sleeves. The man holds the bride's arm with his on the left arm and the on the right is over the body. wears brimmed hat and white suit. Floor in ochre and orange. Plain white background.

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  • Title: Bride and Groom
  • 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: 1944
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w17.5 x h25.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: social:ethnic groups:Black, human figure:couple
  • Technique: watercolor, lead pencil
  • Signature: Initialed at bottom right "CP". Undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 5007
  • Inscription: Inscription at bottom right edge "noivos”
  • Function: Costume design for the Iara Ballet
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-2133
Projeto Portinari

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