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Rufino Tamayo — Rufino Tamayo
Rufino Tamayo

Rufino Tamayo

A striking example of Rufino Tamayo's mastery of printmaking, this etching and aquatint on laid paper showcases the Mexican artist's bold use of form and texture. The work reflects Tamayo's signature fusion of indigenous Mexican artistic traditions with modernist influences, creating a visually rich composition with deep tonal contrasts achieved through the aquatint process. Printed with full margins, the piece demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship and the artist's ability to translate his expressive visual language into the intimate medium of printmaking.

Medium
Etching and aquatint, on laid paper, with full margins.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 25, 2018

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Rufino Tamayo, Rufino Tamayo

A striking example of Rufino Tamayo's mastery of printmaking, this etching and aquatint on laid paper showcases the Mexican artist's bold use of form and texture. The work reflects Tamayo's signature fusion of indigenous Mexican artistic traditions with modernist influences, creating a visually rich composition with deep tonal contrasts achieved through the aquatint process. Printed with full margins, the piece demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship and the artist's ability to translate his expressive visual language into the intimate medium of printmaking.

Medium
Etching and aquatint, on laid paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Twentieth Century, Mexican Artist, Abstract Figuration, Male Artist, Expressionism, Etching, Mexican Modernism, Printmaking, Muted Tones, Figurative Art, Portrait, Etching and Aquatint, Laid Paper, Latin American Art, Abstract Figurative, Modern Master, Aquatint

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