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Composition in gray tones (prevailing), earthy, ochre, green, rose, blue and red. Smooth, rough, thick texture. Portrait of woman half-length, against background with shaded areas and fish. The portrayed is almost in profile to the left, with the head facing forward 3/4. It has narrow face, dark brown hair parted in the middle, raised sides, held up and the back forming a knot in the neck. High forehead, thin eyebrows and straight, almond-shaped eyes, long straight nose, thin lips closed and small chin. Serious face. Wears gray jacket emblazoned on green blouse with red lines. Background with areas of light and dark, standing in the bright area, the representation of fish on the left and on the right of the face portrayed.

Details

  • Title: Portrait of Zaíra Fortes
  • 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: 1944
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w60.5 x h73cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: Nature:Animals:fish, portrait:woman
  • Technique: oil
  • Signature: Signed and dated at bottom right "PORTINARI 1944"
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 2032
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-2088

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