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Saint Francis of Assisi

Candido Portinari1941

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in black and white. Fast contour lines, suggesting an outline. Composition representing a figure which appears to be a brother, occupying almost the entire area of ​​the support. The figure is standing, facing, is just outlined, has the arms along the body and seems to wear a cassock with a hood. It feet apart, just suggested. In the background, scribbles undefined.

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  • Title: Saint Francis of Assisi
  • 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: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w7 x h20cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: religious:eclesiastic:friar, human figure:man
  • Technique: lead pencil
  • Signature: Unsigned and undated
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 3908
  • Notes: Signature not authentic.
  • Function: Sketch for the mural painting “Saint Francis of Assisi” [FCO 2761]
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-1332
Projeto Portinari

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