General Info
Title
The Letter
Description
Composition in black and white tones. Contour lines and rapid lines. Composition representing rectangular envelope, diagonal, occupying the central area of the composition. Single lines crossing the area of the support, as well as small broken areas randomly distributed throughout the composition.
Author
Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Illustration no. 61 for the book Memorias posthumas de Braz Cubas, by Machado de Assis
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
10
Width (cm)
16,3
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari 943"
Relations
Related Document3
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