
Rebasando el Limite
1966
A striking example of Spanish Social Realism, this 1966 oil on canvas by Juan Genovés depicts a mass of small, anonymous human figures rendered from an aerial perspective, conveying a sense of collective urgency and movement. The fragmented, cinematic composition reflects the political tension of Franco-era Spain, suggesting themes of repression, escape, and the individual lost within the crowd. Genovés's signature style transforms the canvas into a powerful visual metaphor for human vulnerability and the struggle against authoritarian control.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 1966. Literature: Antonio Muñoz Molina, Exhibition History: London, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd.,
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2026
Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000
Sold: $38,700
Lot 115
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