Carlos Drummond de Andrade 

Candido Portinari captured Carlos Drummond de Andrade with oil on canvas. The composition is stark, dominated by muted greys and browns, creating a sombre mood. The poet's face, elongated and angular, is framed by a severe suit, drawing our attention to the piercing gaze. Portinari's use of muted tones invites a structuralist interpretation. The painting's subdued palette acts as a signifier for the intellectual and introspective nature of its subject, Carlos Drummond de Andrade. The artist employs light and shadow to sculpt the poet's face, accentuating its contours, suggesting a complex inner life. The portrait transcends mere representation, using formal elements to delve into the psyche of a man known for his profound, yet often melancholic verse. Meaning is not fixed but emerges through our continued engagement with the formal and conceptual layers of the work.