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Title
Figure
Description
Composition in black and white. Fast contour lines. Figure suggesting half-body being cut with the head inserted in the rectangle outlined quickly. To the right of the center through-body front or back figure without head, which is the on the right arm is bent upwards and inwards with hand and on the left standing suggests be down. To the left of the composition, it is seen head with crudely defined facial features, eyes represented by an inserted circle an oval, triangular oval nose and mouth. The head is as loose and inclined to the right; further down to see if that would be the three fingers of one hand too loose.
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Function
Artwork Function
IllustrationArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Illustration no. 4 for the book O alienista, by Machado de Assis
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
India ink penArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
16
Width (cm)
21,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right edge "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Author
Inscription in bottom left corner "5”
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