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🎨 Menino com cabrito, 1954
by Candido Portinari 🇧🇷
Oil on canvas. 55 x 45 cm.
Private collection
About the artwork:
In "Menino com Cabrito," Portinari likely depicts a young boy, possibly from a rural area, interacting with a kid goat, capturing a moment of innocence and companionship between the child and the animal. This theme is characteristic of Portinari's work, which often explores the relationship between humans and nature, reflecting on the simple, everyday interactions that define rural life in Brazil.
The composition of the painting would focus on the intimate interaction between the boy and the goat, set against a minimally detailed or abstract background that does not distract from the central figures. Portinari's style, known for its expressive use of color and form, would vividly convey the textures of the boy's clothing and the goat’s fur, emphasizing the tactile quality of their encounter. 6 replies
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