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Composition in black and white. Contour lines. Composition demarcated by line, forming square, suggesting tile. Of the boy straight trunk. The boy is represented on the right corner to the center of the support. He faces the on the right arm stretched to the left, with an open hand; blouse used with wide sleeve; has defined facial features and hairstyle straight hair back. Plain background.

Details

  • Title: Boy
  • 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: 1950
  • Physical Dimensions: w15 x h15.3cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: human figure:child:boy
  • Technique: lead pencil
  • Signature: Unsigned and undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 5562
  • Inscription: At top edge, inscription "I 99 – FUNDO BRANCO”.
  • Function: Study for the tile panel “Playing Leapfrog” [FCO 1747]
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-2833

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