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Title
Saint Francis
Description
Composition in black and white. Predominance of contour lines and shading. Drawing representing San Francisco, surrounded by several people against background of geometric areas. In the center, holy figure, front, with draping and wrapping his body big hood falling back, arms outstretched and legs apart, with knees slightly bent. On the left outline of two figures and behind the saint, a group with about eight people, one of which is holding part of his cloak. On the right outline of two figures. Background with geometric areas and amoeboid in light and dark.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mural painting Saint Francis Casting Off His Clothes [FCO 2473]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support’s ogival shape accompanies the shape of the ceiling in the church’s nave.
Authenticity
DN Number
468
Dimensions
Height
34
Width
50
Dimension Notes
formato: irregular
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom left corner "Portinari 944"
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 468” and "Nº 465”.
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