General Info
Title
Portrait of Humberto Cozzo
Description
Composition in tones earthy, ashes (predominant), ochre and red. Smooth texture. Portrait of bust of a man, against dark background. The portrayed is 3/4 with the trunk facing right, and the head slightly forward. It has long face, short dark hair combed to the left side, mingling with the background. Broad forehead, shaded eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes facing forward, straight nose with reflection to the long, thin lips, the chin, slightly rose and gray shaded faces in the beard area. wear white jacket, collared shirt and tie. Plain background in tone dark earthy.
Location Created
Author
About
About Person
Humberto CozzoPerson
Support and Technique
Authenticity
Certificate
1541
Collection
Notes Collection
This portrait, like that of the sitters wife, Portrait of Yolanda Cozzo [FCO 2825], was done in exchange for the tuxedo Portinari took to Europe after winning the Trip Prize.
Dimensions
Height (cm)
62,5
Width (cm)
50,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation Author
Signed and dated in dedication in top left corner "AO COZZO O PORTINARI 930 [sic]”
Annotation Others
On reverse, rectangular area painted white with inscription "Este meu retrato, pintado por Portinari em 1930 [sic], foi o último trabalho da sua primeira fa[s]e. Logo em seguida embarcou para Europa em gozo do prêmio de viagem que lhe foi conferido pelo Salão de B. Artes Humberto Cozzo”.
Other info
Notes Date
Work is dated 1930, but was actually made in 1929.
Relations
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