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Title
Head of Dom João VI
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines and quick strokes. Head of Dom occupying almost the entire area of the composition. Figure 3/4 is turned to the left and looking ahead, have fat face, hair represented by a few strokes, broad forehead, arched eyebrows, small eyes, dark circles suggestion, small nose, full lips, rounded chin followed by jowl contoured by turtleneck suggestion.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Event
2
Related Document
5
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the panel The Arrival of Dom João VI to Bahia [FCO 2404]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support affixed to cardboard.
Certificate
1013
Previous Collection
Soraia Cals Escritório de Arte/LeilõesCollection
Height
28
Width
20
Annotation
Signed at bottom right "Portinari". Undated
Annotation Author
Inscriptions, in bottom left corner and at bottom edge, "Estudo de D. João VI para o mural ‘Chegada de D. João VI’ no banco da Baia”
Annotation Exhibition
On reverse, label "Nº 173 Cabeça de D. João VI Exposição no Pavilhão de Arte Contemporânea de Milão – Itália 21 de março a 21 de abril Col. Antonio Callado” and label from Transportadora Fink; inscription "13550”.
