#41330 Cruzeiro Seixas

The drawing presents a stylized profile portrait rendered in blue lines on a beige background. The figures features are highly abstracted; recognizable elements like eyes, nose, and mouth are reduced to geometric shapes and simplified contours. A rectangular form intersects the face, suggesting either an internal structure or perhaps a mask-like quality. The head is elongated, culminating in a sharply angled upward projection that could be interpreted as a stylized hairstyle or antenna.
The artist’s hand appears confident and deliberate; the lines are clean and unbroken, conveying a sense of precision despite the overall abstraction. Theres an intentional sparseness to the composition – no shading or textural details are present, which emphasizes the linearity and flatness of the image. The background is largely unblemished, drawing attention solely to the figure.
Beneath the portrait, the word Teatro is inscribed in a cursive script. This inscription introduces a layer of subtext, suggesting a connection between the depicted individual and the world of theatre – perhaps an actor, a performer, or simply someone associated with dramatic arts. The signature below, “Remete: C.P.,” adds another element of context, indicating authorship and potentially referencing a dedication or note related to the work.
The overall effect is one of enigmatic representation. The abstraction prevents easy identification, prompting viewers to consider the symbolic meaning behind the figure’s form and its association with Teatro. It evokes a sense of theatricality, perhaps hinting at constructed identity, performance, or the inherent artificiality often explored within dramatic contexts.