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Rufino Tamayo — Interior con Sandía (Interior with Watermelon)
Rufino Tamayo

Interior con Sandía (Interior with Watermelon)

A vibrant and richly colored etching by the celebrated Mexican modernist Rufino Tamayo, this work depicts the iconic motif of the watermelon — a recurring symbol in his oeuvre representing abundance, sensuality, and Mexican cultural identity — set within an intimate interior scene. Tamayo's masterful use of color and bold, simplified forms reflects his unique synthesis of pre-Columbian artistic traditions with European modernism. Printed on fine Guarro paper, the full sheet showcases the artist's expressive command of the etching medium, with deep, luminous tones that bring warmth and vitality to the composition.

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

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Evening & Day Editions

October 17, 2018

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Rufino Tamayo, Interior con Sandía (Interior with Watermelon)

A vibrant and richly colored etching by the celebrated Mexican modernist Rufino Tamayo, this work depicts the iconic motif of the watermelon — a recurring symbol in his oeuvre representing abundance, sensuality, and Mexican cultural identity — set within an intimate interior scene. Tamayo's masterful use of color and bold, simplified forms reflects his unique synthesis of pre-Columbian artistic traditions with European modernism. Printed on fine Guarro paper, the full sheet showcases the artist's expressive command of the etching medium, with deep, luminous tones that bring warmth and vitality to the composition.

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

Related themes

20th Century, Fruit Subject, Interior Scene, Mexican Artist, Male Artist, Established Master, Etching, Printmaking, Intimate Mood, Modernism, Vibrant Colors, Still Life

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