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Cangaceiro

Candido Portinari1959

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in blue, ochre, white, earthy, rose, green, orange and black. Smooth texture and marked brushstrokes. Bandit sitting occupying almost the entire area of ​​the composition. The bandit is sitting on large log, slightly turned to the left and head forward. It is of brown color, has the cheekbones, slanted eyes up, flat nose and lips closed. wears leather hat with three white stars in the raised flap, white clothing, orange neckerchief, two crossed bandoliers chest and sandals on his feet. Has fallen arms, holding a rifle and standing legs apart. Arid ground with vegetation on the horizon and blue sky.

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  • Title: Cangaceiro
  • 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: 1959
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w22.5 x h27cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: social:Cangaceiro, human figure:man
  • Technique: oil
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 1556
  • Inscription: Signed and dated in dedication at bottom right "PARA O CALLADO Amigo, com abraço de PORTINARI 59”. On reverse, inscription "nº 3”.
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-4503
Projeto Portinari

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