General Info
Title
Portrait of Diderot
Description
Composition in black, white and blue. Contour lines and some shaded. Half-bust of Diderot 3/4 facing left, occupying the center of the stand area. It has a round face, long curly hair, broad forehead, straight eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes with bluish pupils facing the front, short nose, and full lips closed and short neck. Sees the start of clothes suggesting high round neck and kind of dark coat. Background with straight lines diagonally.
Location Created
Author
About
Themes
About Person
Denis DiderotPerson
Authenticity
Certificate
1756
Notes Certificate
Portinari Project Certificate of Authenticity no. 1756.
Dimensions
Height (cm)
30
Width (cm)
23
Dimension Notes
38 x 27 (S)
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left "Portinari 1951"
Annotation Author
Dedication at bottom edge below composition "Para o Calvino, no dia de seu aniversário este velho Diderot com o abraço de Portinari 1951”
