General Info
Title
Carajá Indian Woman
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, straight and winding. Study two Carajas Indies against a plain background. On the left, facing India, appearing to be kneeling. Mong black hair blowing to the left and body painting spiral shapes the breasts, the belly and legs. On the right a bit further behind another India composed of two isosceles triangles, with the top base is supported on the lower vertex. Two straight lines ending in hook defining legs. Between the two Indian a dark circle suggests moon.
Location Created
Author
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study
Support and Technique
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
cardboardArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
Certificate
389
DN Number
234
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
13
Width (cm)
11,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 234” and "Nº 655”.
