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Title
The Unexpected
Description
Composition in black, gray and white tones. Dark and intersecting lines areas. It depicts battalion commanded by sword figure in hand, in front of a group of people, against background of dark and light uneven areas. On the left, intersecting lines forming compact mass that defines the battalion; more to the right, isolated figure on his back, on the right arm raised holding a sword; suggests be pointing the direction that the battalion should take is that of a group that is the on the right of the composition. The latter group is much smaller than the battalion and is also defined by intersecting lines and some dark areas. The background of the composition is defined by dark areas overlapping areas of white and gray of amoeboid forms.
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Function
Artwork Function
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Artwork Function Description
Illustration no. 15 for the book O alienista, by Machado de Assis
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
12
Width (cm)
17,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed at bottom right edge "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Author
Inscription in bottom left corner "16”
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