
Wifredo Lam
A dynamic composition rendered in pastel and charcoal on paper, this work showcases the distinctive visual language of Wifredo Lam, blending Afro-Cuban spiritual symbolism with Surrealist and Cubist influences. The interplay of soft, luminous color and bold, gestural lines creates a hauntingly evocative atmosphere, populated by hybrid figures that merge the human, animal, and divine. Lam's masterful use of these mediums reflects his deep connection to his Cuban heritage and his engagement with the broader avant-garde movements of the 20th century.
- Medium
- pastel and charcoal on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Latin America
May 23, 2013
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