This lot consists of an oil painting on board, done in the Universal Constructivist style of Joaquin Torres Garcia (Spanish-Uruguayan, 1874-1949). A hand-painted inscription at lower right reads, "J.T.G.". This framed piece measures approximately 13.5" x 11.5", with an approximate image sight of 7.75" x 5.75".

This work exemplifies the artist's use of schematic images or signs, articulating abstract ideas through the representation of objects, and using recognizable symbolic images from daily life.

In a self-description contained in his illustrated manuscript "La ciudad sin nombre" Torres Garcia writes: "Today, above the noise of the city, of any city, on the last house on a street; a sad street or a happy one, sunny and full of trees, there is a man who thinks; he thinks for all. Meanwhile, the other move to and fro; they live, they work, they are born and die; and he, alone there, thinks. Why do we say that this man thinks? Because he thinks on the scale of the whole world. A geometrician, he measures and combines, weighs and analyzes; he composes. And divine sounds, ideas, clarity, and light emanate from his composition, forms newly born. He works in and on eternity."

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
This framed piece measures approximately 13.5" x 11.5", with an approximate image sight of 7.75" x 5.75".


Our August 22nd auction includes consignments from both the United States and Overseas. A fine offering of Modern Art.

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"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

Painting is in overall very good condition. Image and signature are crisp, bold and show very well.