
Three Figures
Three Figures is an oil on canvas work by Guatemalan-born modernist Carlos Mérida, known for his seamless blending of pre-Columbian indigenous traditions with European avant-garde movements. The painting presents three abstracted human forms rendered in Mérida's distinctive geometric style, where flat planes of vibrant color and rhythmic shapes evoke both ancient Mesoamerican iconography and the influence of Cubism. The composition reflects Mérida's lifelong dedication to creating a visual language that honors Latin American cultural heritage through a modernist lens.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Latin America
May 26, 2015
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