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Rufino Tamayo
Hombre I (Man I); and Mujercita (Little Woman) (P. 295 & 300)
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- $2,000 - 4,000
$4,445
Lot Details
Two Mixografia® prints in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheets.
1981
both S. 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (24.1 x 16.5 cm)
Both signed and numbered 'HC 17/25' in white pencil (both faded) (Pereda calls for 30 hors commerce impressions and an edition 300 and 30 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), published by Grupo Alfa and Fundación Cultural Televisa, Mexico City, framed together.
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Rufino Tamayo
Mexican | B. 1899 D. 1991Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, Rufino Tamayo was an incredibly prolific artist working until his death at the age of 91. Half-European and half-Zapotec Indian, Tamayo produced work that was defined by his mestizo, or mixed-blood, heritage. Through his studies, Tamayo was exposed to every artistic school of his time including Fauvism, the classical French school, Cubism and Abstract Expressionism, all of which contributed to his style as it developed throughout his life.
Tamayo reacted strongly against the Mexican muralists who dominated the art scene during his coming of age. Instead, his work is firmly grounded in realism while taking creative liberties in color and composition. His art emulates a unique blend of Cubism and Surrealism, joined with a deep understanding of Mexican culture.
Browse ArtistTamayo reacted strongly against the Mexican muralists who dominated the art scene during his coming of age. Instead, his work is firmly grounded in realism while taking creative liberties in color and composition. His art emulates a unique blend of Cubism and Surrealism, joined with a deep understanding of Mexican culture.