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Explosion of Flowers

Candido Portinari1941

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in tones earthy, yellow, green, red, rose, blue and white. Smooth, slightly thicker in some flowers and marked brushstrokes. Composition representing a bouquet of various flowers, occupying the central area of ​​the composition, against background of dark earthy tone. Some flowers are well defined, others more stylized. To the left of center of the bouquet, open rose, rosy hues, topped and flanked by dahlias and wild flowers in yellow and white tones. Below, in the center, large flower in red tones that blend the tones of the earthy fund. Among the larger flowers, leaves and numerous small flowers that stand out from the background, earthy, almost stoned tones.

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  • Title: Explosion of Flowers
  • 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: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w60.5 x h73.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: Nature:flowers
  • Technique: oil
  • Signature: Signed and dated at bottom left "PORTINARI 941"
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 3440
  • Inscription: On reverse, label "Seção de Molduras”.
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-1428
Projeto Portinari

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