Mentions
General Info
Title
Turkeys
Description
Composition in black tones, white, blue, green, red and earthy. Contour lines, dashes and colored areas. Two turkeys through the vegetation with house in the background. In the foreground, on the right, turkey leg, from the front, with massive body covered with colorful feathers blue, seeing immediately behind and to the left, part of a similar bird with its head turned to the left. Along the on the left bank of support, vegetation tufts appearing to be a sugar cane field. In the background, the open area and tuft of vegetation skirting on the right. In the background, building long covered with red roof and on the left, tall chimney from which smoke comes represented by circular lines.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the engraving Turkey and Rooster [FCO 820]
Authenticity
Certificate
1733
Dimensions
Height
23
Width
15.5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari 59"
Annotation Author
Inscription in bottom right corner "DESENHO PARA agua forte ‘menino de engenho’ ZÉ LINS”