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Roberto Fabelo

Sirena en el pequeño teatro

2002

In "Sirena en el pequeño teatro," Roberto Fabelo conjures an intimate theatrical world where a mermaid figure commands a diminutive stage, her presence simultaneously mythic and vulnerably human. Executed in watercolor on paper in 2002, the work showcases Fabelo's extraordinary command of the medium, with luminous washes building depth and atmosphere while precise draftsmanship anchors the fantastical scene in convincing physicality. The composition balances the surreal with the tender, characteristic of the Cuban master's ability to transform folklore and imagination into psychologically resonant imagery. Fabelo occupies a singular position in Latin American art, recognized internationally for his draftsmanship and his capacity to populate complex, dreamlike narratives with figures drawn from mythology, circus life, and the natural world. "Sirena en el pequeño teatro" reflects the sustained visual philosophy that earned him the National Prize of Visual Arts in Cuba and the attention of major institutions worldwide. The mermaid as subject allows Fabelo to explore themes of spectacle, containment, and longing, placing an untameable creature within the artificial confines of performance, a tension that gives the work its quiet, lingering power. At 55.9 by 76.2 centimeters, this signed, framed work is a substantial and complete statement on paper, suitable for a serious collection focused on works of enduring conceptual and technical merit. Available through Latin Art Core, the piece represents an opportunity to acquire a mature work from one of the most celebrated figurative artists to emerge from the Caribbean in the twentieth century.

Medium
Watercolor on paper
Overall
Framed
Signed
Yes
Location
Latin Art Core, Miami, FL

For Sale — $30000

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Roberto Fabelo, Sirena en el pequeño teatro , 2002

In "Sirena en el pequeño teatro," Roberto Fabelo conjures an intimate theatrical world where a mermaid figure commands a diminutive stage, her presence simultaneously mythic and vulnerably human. Executed in watercolor on paper in 2002, the work showcases Fabelo's extraordinary command of the medium, with luminous washes building depth and atmosphere while precise draftsmanship anchors the fantastical scene in convincing physicality. The composition balances the surreal with the tender, characteristic of the Cuban master's ability to transform folklore and imagination into psychologically resonant imagery. Fabelo occupies a singular position in Latin American art, recognized internationally for his draftsmanship and his capacity to populate complex, dreamlike narratives with figures drawn from mythology, circus life, and the natural world. "Sirena en el pequeño teatro" reflects the sustained visual philosophy that earned him the National Prize of Visual Arts in Cuba and the attention of major institutions worldwide. The mermaid as subject allows Fabelo to explore themes of spectacle, containment, and longing, placing an untameable creature within the artificial confines of performance, a tension that gives the work its quiet, lingering power. At 55.9 by 76.2 centimeters, this signed, framed work is a substantial and complete statement on paper, suitable for a serious collection focused on works of enduring conceptual and technical merit. Available through Latin Art Core, the piece represents an opportunity to acquire a mature work from one of the most celebrated figurative artists to emerge from the Caribbean in the twentieth century.

Medium
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions
overall: 55.9 x 76.2 cm • framed: 76.2 x 91.4 cm
Year
2002
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Latin Art Core, Miami, FL

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