Manuel Viola (1916-1987) - Gallos
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Original work by master Manuel Viola titled Los Gallos, executed in oil on canvas and signed.
The composition features two roosters facing each other in a scene of dynamic tension, resolved with a gestural, vibrant brushstroke, charged with energy. The intense reds, electric yellows, and deep blacks build a dramatic atmosphere that directly connects with the material expressionism characteristic of the artist.
The strength of the stroke, the gestural charge, and the chromatic contrast place this work within Viola's most powerful language, where figurativeness becomes pure pictorial energy.
Technical details:
Author: Manuel Viola
Title: Los Gallos
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 92 x 59.5 cm
Signed
Framed
Good overall condition
A work with great visual presence, ideal for collectors of Spanish informalism and followers of the El Paso group.
ABOUT MANUEL VIOLA
Manuel Viola (Zaragoza, 1916 – Madrid, 1987) was one of the leading exponents of Spanish informalism and a founding member of the historic group El Paso, together with Antonio Saura, Manolo Millares and Rafael Canogar.
His work is part of major public and private collections, and his career is linked to the renewal of postwar Spanish art. Viola developed his own expressionist language, characterized by chromatic intensity, violent gesturality, and a strong emotional charge.
His market is well established in national and international auctions.
Original work by master Manuel Viola titled Los Gallos, executed in oil on canvas and signed.
The composition features two roosters facing each other in a scene of dynamic tension, resolved with a gestural, vibrant brushstroke, charged with energy. The intense reds, electric yellows, and deep blacks build a dramatic atmosphere that directly connects with the material expressionism characteristic of the artist.
The strength of the stroke, the gestural charge, and the chromatic contrast place this work within Viola's most powerful language, where figurativeness becomes pure pictorial energy.
Technical details:
Author: Manuel Viola
Title: Los Gallos
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 92 x 59.5 cm
Signed
Framed
Good overall condition
A work with great visual presence, ideal for collectors of Spanish informalism and followers of the El Paso group.
ABOUT MANUEL VIOLA
Manuel Viola (Zaragoza, 1916 – Madrid, 1987) was one of the leading exponents of Spanish informalism and a founding member of the historic group El Paso, together with Antonio Saura, Manolo Millares and Rafael Canogar.
His work is part of major public and private collections, and his career is linked to the renewal of postwar Spanish art. Viola developed his own expressionist language, characterized by chromatic intensity, violent gesturality, and a strong emotional charge.
His market is well established in national and international auctions.
Details
Artist
Manuel Viola (1916-1987)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Gallos
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Black, Multicolour, Red, Yellow
Height
92 cm
Width
59.5 cm
Weight
4 kg
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Expressionism
Period
1980-1990
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