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Caricature of "Nonna" Pellegrina

Candido Portinari1941

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in black and white. Draft rapid lines. Caricature of sturdy old woman, standing in front and with the head turned slightly to the right. Has the hair up in bun on top of the head, facial features just outlined, highlighting the big nose. wear long dress with shawl covering her shoulders and suggestion of the arms that are bent and appears to hold a third in the hands. Wears around his neck with a lanyard medal, probably a scapular. It is with legs apart and seems to wear slippers. Plain background.

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  • Title: Caricature of "Nonna" Pellegrina
  • 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: 1941
  • Location Created: Brodowski, São Paulo, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w13.5 x h19cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: human figure:woman, diverse:caricature
  • Technique: fountain pen
  • Signature: Unsigned and undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 3874
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-1363
Projeto Portinari

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