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Oscar Domínguez — Nus des femmes
Oscar Domínguez

Nus des femmes

1951

A dynamic composition of intertwined female figures rendered in fluid ink lines and delicate colored pencil, showcasing Domínguez's Surrealist sensibility and draftsmanship. The work balances spontaneity with controlled mark-making, as sinuous contours define the nude forms against the card surface. Characteristic of the artist's figurative explorations, the piece reflects both his Spanish roots and his deep engagement with the Surrealist circle in Paris.

Medium
ink and colored pencil on card

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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Oscar Domínguez, Nus des femmes, 1951

A dynamic composition of intertwined female figures rendered in fluid ink lines and delicate colored pencil, showcasing Domínguez's Surrealist sensibility and draftsmanship. The work balances spontaneity with controlled mark-making, as sinuous contours define the nude forms against the card surface. Characteristic of the artist's figurative explorations, the piece reflects both his Spanish roots and his deep engagement with the Surrealist circle in Paris.

Medium
ink and colored pencil on card
Year
1951
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Male Artist, Surrealist Artist, Female Nude, Colored Pencil, Works on Paper, Sensual Mood, Figure Drawing, Spanish Artist, Warm Tones, Ink Drawing

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