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Sacred Heart of Jesus

Candido Portinari1940

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in blue tones, red, gold, earthy, rose and white. Smooth texture. Sacred Heart of Jesus representation occupying almost the entire support area against blue background. Half-bust of Jesus in front with the head turned slightly to the right, surrounded by golden halo. It has long, thin face, long wavy hair parted in the middle, fallen to his shoulders with reflections represented by powdery white strokes. High forehead, thin eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, thin lips, long mustache, thin beard and goatee. It wears red robe with square neckline and open the chest level where you see in the heart, red heart outlined by golden rays. Heart leaves a flame with small cross and drip a few drops of blood. Might falling from the left and dark blue background clearing from the back of Jesus.

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  • Title: Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • 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: 1940
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w14 x h15.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: religious:Jesus:Sacred Heart, human figure:man
  • Technique: oil
  • Signature: Unsigned and undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 1662
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-1153
Projeto Portinari

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