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Composition in black and white. Fast contour lines, parallel lines. Caricature of Joseph Portinari standing in front, occupying the entire height of the support. The figure has oval face with hint of pointed ears on her head; huge ears, sunglasses covering his eyes, nose and lips indicated with long strokes like whiskers. Deformed body, oversized hands, as well as the on the right boot and the on the left leg stick ending in a point. Vest jacket with lapel and trousers hinted. Plain background.

Details

  • Title: Peg Leg
  • 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: w18 x h26.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: human figure:man, diverse:caricature
  • Technique: lead pencil
  • Signature: Unsigned and undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 3663
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-1377

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