Lot 68
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). "Perfil de Hombre" lithograph in colors, 1964. Hand signed and hand numbered 12/20 in pencil at lower center, signed and dated in the plate at upper left. Printed and published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., Los Angeles. Limited edition of 20. In "Perfil de Hombre" (Profile of a Man) Rufino Tamayo's specter-like figure is presented from several angles simultaneously - with a profile head, frontal body, and arms extended out at either side - all surrounded by nested halos of white, purple, and pink hues that are on the verge of being enveloped by blackness. The figure also conjures images of a harlequin - with its body comprised of alternating pink and green quadrants to complement its pink and green ghostly visage that presents a single bulging cone-like eye and an oversized nose. What's more, the body features an abstract hand with claw-like fingers across its torso that is seemingly separated from outstretched arms. A mesmerizing piece by Rufino Tamayo, one of the most respected Modern Mexican artists along with his peers Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Size image: 21.875" L x 18.125" W (55.6 cm x 46 cm) Size frame: 30.25" L x 25.2" W (76.8 cm x 64 cm)
Rufino Tamayo was an innovator known for his graphic work in several media including etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, aquatints, and mixografia prints. Tamayo emerged as an artist in the early 20th century when a nationalist movement known as "indigenismo" was very popular among Mexican modernists who were inspired by the indigenous cultures of their heritage. In addition to being a prolific visual artist, Tamayo was a Zapotec Indian who subscribed to the philosophy of indigenismo and also became head of the department of ethnographic drawing at the National Museum of Archaeology in Mexico City in 1926. He studied at the Academy of San Carlos from 1917 to 1922 and moved to New York City in 1937 where he showed at Knoedler and Marlborough Galleries. Tamayo was also embraced by the international community at the 1950 Venice Biennale where he exhibited his paintings. He then lived in Paris for ten years before returning to his native Mexico where he erected a museum in his home town of Oaxaca. Rufino Tamayo's work as a painter, muralist, and printmaker represents the oeuvre of a true exemplar of the rich Mexican fine art tradition. His work has been displayed all over the globe in reputable museums including the Museum of Modern Art, New York City; The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City; The Phillips Collection, Washington DC; and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid.
Rufino Tamayo's "Profile of a Man" (1964) may be viewed at major museums including the Museum of Modern Art (object number 1451.1967), the National Gallery of Art (accession number 1984.34.979), and the Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA (accession number P.1967.20.026). Only 20 prints were created in the edition.
Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000
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- Condition: This limited edition print is hand signed and hand numbered 12/20 in pencil at lower center. The lithograph has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in very good condition save some fading. The frame shows minor scuffs but is otherwise very nice, wired for suspension, and ready to display.
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