Sketch, two girlsAlceu De Paula Penna · 1970

  • Art movementContemporary Illustration
  • Creation date1970
  • MuseumMuseu da Moda Brasileira

Alceu De Paula Penna (1915 – 1980)

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Museu da Moda Brasileira (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Sketch, two girls
  • Artist: Alceu De Paula Penna
  • Year: 1970
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Museu da Moda Brasileira
  • Movement: Contemporary Illustration
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: line art techniques, fashion illustration trends
  • Keywords: beige background art, alceu de paula penna, vintage fashion illustrat

Questions & Answers

Who created "Sketch, two girls"?

"Sketch, two girls" is attributed to Alceu De Paula Penna.

When was "Sketch, two girls" made?

"Sketch, two girls" dates from 1970. The date places the work within Alceu De Paula Penna's career and its era.

How does "Sketch, two girls" balance light and dark?

"Sketch, two girls" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is luminous.

How light is "Sketch, two girls" overall?

Overall, "Sketch, two girls" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

Did "Sketch, two girls" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Alceu De Paula Penna was born in Brazil, and the original "Sketch, two girls" is held in a museum in Brazil.

What was Alceu De Paula Penna's age when "Sketch, two girls" was created?

Alceu De Paula Penna made "Sketch, two girls" at the age of 55. The artist was born in 1915 and the work is dated 1970.

How much light do the colors of "Sketch, two girls" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Sketch, two girls" by Alceu De Paula Penna is luminous.

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