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Candido Portinari

Candido Portinari (1903–1962) was a Brazilian painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Cândido Portinari

Candido Portinari

Born
1903 · Brodowski.
Died
1962 · Rio de Janeiro.
Nationality
Brazil
Occupation
painter · draftsperson
Fields
painting
Movements
modern art
Education
Escola Nacional de Belas Artes
Known for
Coffee Agricultural Worker · Retirantes
Honours
Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
Languages
Portuguese

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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