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Juan Genovés — Rebasando el Limite
Juan Genovés

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

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1966. Literature: Antonio Muñoz Molina, Exhibition History: London, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd.,

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Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Sold: $38,700

Lot 115

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Juan Genovés, 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
131.1 x 111.1 cm
Year
1966
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Tense Mood, Aerial Perspective, Male Artist, Muted Tones, Contemporary Master, Figurative Art, Late 20th Century, Political Art, Spanish Artist, Crowd Scene, Oil on Canvas, Social Realism

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