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Portrait of Carmen Mayrink Veiga

Candido Portinari1959

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in the earthy tones, ochre, black and red. Smooth texture. Bust of a woman portrait occupying almost the entire support area, against dark background. The portrayed faces, has black slicked back and long hair falling over her shoulders; high forehead and long angular black eyebrows, large almond-shaped eyes, thin nose with upturned tip, closed pouty lips, pointed chin and long neck. The sides of the cheeks, shaded areas mark recess highlighting the face angularity. wears red dress straps and square neckline. Dark plain background.

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  • Title: Portrait of Carmen Mayrink Veiga
  • 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: w52 x h62cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: portrait:woman, human figure:woman
  • Technique: oil
  • Signature: Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI 59"
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 1493
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-4547
Projeto Portinari

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