{"product_id":"crianca-morta-candido-portinari","title":"Criança Morta - Candido Portinari","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful work of Brazilian Social Realism, depicting the grief of a family affected by the harsh conditions of the drought-stricken Northeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCriança Morta, painted in 1944, is a defining work within the oeuvre of Candido Portinari. It belongs to his series depicting the plight of the retirantes, the migrants fleeing the severe droughts of the Brazilian Northeast. The composition presents a scene of profound grief, centred on a mother cradling the body of her deceased child. Surrounding them are other figures, their bodies elongated and emaciated, reflecting the physical toll of poverty and malnutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortinari employs a sombre palette, dominated by earthy browns, muted greys, and deep shadows, which contrast with the stark, desolate horizon. The figures are rendered with a raw, expressive quality, their limbs thin and angular, conveying a sense of fragility and exhaustion. The mother's posture, hunched over the child, echoes traditional iconography of the Pietà, yet it is stripped of religious idealisation. Instead, the work focuses on the harsh reality of human suffering and the socio-economic conditions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is minimal, suggesting a barren, sun-scorched landscape that offers no comfort or respite. The figures appear isolated against this void, their collective sorrow creating a heavy, oppressive atmosphere. Portinari's brushwork is deliberate and textured, adding to the visceral nature of the scene. By focusing on the individual experience of loss, the artist draws attention to the broader systemic issues affecting the rural population of Brazil. This piece remains a significant example of his ability to combine technical skill with a clear social conscience, documenting the struggles of those often overlooked by society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/peter-i-the-great-valentin-serov\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePeter I the Great - Valentin Serov — Valentin Serov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Candido Portinari","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520510562639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520527995215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520528027983,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520528060751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520528093519,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520528126287,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520528159055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520528191823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520528224591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520528257359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520528290127,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520528322895,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Crian-a-Morta_Poster_CompositorV1_1786478445606.jpg?v=1787167145","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/crianca-morta-candido-portinari","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}