Composition in blue, ochre, earthy, green, white and rose tones. Smooth texture. Half-bust portrait of Jorge Amado, against a field landscape with blue gradient sky. The pictured is forward facing, with the head turned slightly to the left. It has an oval face, short brown hair, suggested to be curly and cut by the ear. Broad forehead, slightly angular eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, wide nose, marked lips, prominent chin, with rosy cheeks, darkened outline suggesting shaven. He wears a blue shirt with closed pointing collar . Broad shoulders being cut by the support edge. In the background, field landscape of fenced plantations and hills. Light blue sky, brightening up the skyline.