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Head of Beethoven

Candido Portinari1927

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in black and gray. Few contour lines and predominance of shading. Beethoven's head, occupying almost the entire area of ​​support. The figure is with the head turned slightly to the left. Has broad face, full head of hair combed back, high and broad forehead, bushy eyebrows near the eyes, which are slightly turned up. Straight nose, thin, closed lips and prominent chin pit in the center. Serious face. Sees the start of clothes with high collar and "scarf" around his neck.

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  • Title: Head of Beethoven
  • 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: 1927
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w28 x h36.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: portrait:man
  • Technique: charcoal
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 3650
  • Inscription: Signed and dated in dedication at bottom right "À Vera Violeta C.Portinari 927”
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-87
Projeto Portinari

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