José de Martín Simon (1940-2018) - Sin titulo

Author: José de Martín Simón (Gata, Jaén, 1940 - Germany, 2018).
Title: Untitled (Mystical Composition / Totemic Mask).
Technique: Original etched and aquatinted print on calcographic paper.
Numbering / Edition: Copy 23 / 95 (Belonging to an exclusive limited edition of 95 prints).
Signatures / Stamps: Signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin ("Martín Simón"). Numbered in pencil in the lower left margin ("23/95").
Measurements:
The print measures 19 cm by 13 cm.
Description of the Work: Original etching in a vertical format linked to the abstract-expressionist aesthetic with symbolic heritage rooted in José de Martín Simón’s mature production. The composition is highlighted by an imposing central figure of totemic and symmetrical character, evoking a mystical mask or a ceremonial shield. The schematized face is crowned by an interlacing of organic forms that simulate a floral diadem or textures created with great technical mastery through the bite of the acid on the matrix. The piece rests on an inferior landscape resolved through dense networks of horizon lines and subtle ochre and sepia tones provided by aquatint technique, yielding a lyrical and timeless atmosphere.
Artist Biography: José de Martín Simón (1940–2018) was a prominent Spanish painter and sculptor associated with European abstract expressionism. Initially trained in Spain, his visual language was consolidated through key professional stays in Rome, Paris, and Germany. Throughout his career he cultivated a strong interest in symbolic and primitive forms, exhibiting his work in important centers and prestigious international institutions, such as the Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM) of the Dominican Republic or the Museo de Vitoria. His graphic production is valued in the secondary market due to the meticulous technical control of his prints and matrices.
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