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Rufino Tamayo — Eclipse, from Rufino Tamayo 15 Etchings
Rufino Tamayo

Eclipse, from Rufino Tamayo 15 Etchings

A striking color etching by the celebrated Mexican modernist Rufino Tamayo, this work depicts the dramatic phenomenon of a solar eclipse with bold, simplified forms and a rich, atmospheric palette. Tamayo's distinctive fusion of pre-Columbian imagery and modern abstraction is evident in the composition's primal energy, evoking both cosmic wonder and ancient myth. Printed on Guarro paper, this piece is part of a celebrated suite of fifteen etchings that showcase the artist's masterful command of the printmaking medium.

Medium
Etching in colors, on Guarro paper, the full sheet,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 26, 2015

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Rufino Tamayo, Eclipse, from Rufino Tamayo 15 Etchings

A striking color etching by the celebrated Mexican modernist Rufino Tamayo, this work depicts the dramatic phenomenon of a solar eclipse with bold, simplified forms and a rich, atmospheric palette. Tamayo's distinctive fusion of pre-Columbian imagery and modern abstraction is evident in the composition's primal energy, evoking both cosmic wonder and ancient myth. Printed on Guarro paper, this piece is part of a celebrated suite of fifteen etchings that showcase the artist's masterful command of the printmaking medium.

Medium
Etching in colors, on Guarro paper, the full sheet,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Dark Mood, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Limited Edition Print, Warm Earth Tones, Mid Century Modern, Celestial Subject, Geometric Forms, Intaglio Printmaking, Mexican Artist, Male Artist, Mysterious Mood, Etching, Color Print, Mexican Modernism, Dark Tones, Celestial Imagery, Surrealist Influence, Works on Paper, Color Etching, Established Artist, Modern Master

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