Rafael Canogar (1935) - Tribute to El País
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Rafael Canogar's lithograph Tribute to El País is an abstract work on paper, plate signed, in a 1,000‑piece limited edition from 2016, measuring 42 cm by 30 cm and weighing 1 kg, produced in Spain and sold by Gallery.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Lithograph on paper.
- Plate signed.
- This print makes part of a tribute to 'El Pais' newspaper's 40th anniversary.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rafael Canogar (born in Toledo, Spain, in 1935) is widely recognized as one of Spain's most influential abstract artists. From a young age, he was associated with avant-garde movements that sought to renew Spanish art after the Spanish Civil War. In 1957, he co-founded El Paso, an innovative artistic group that included artists such as Antonio Saura, Manolo Millares, and Luis Feito. This collective played a decisive role in introducing informalism and abstract expressionism to Spain, positioning the country on the international art scene during a period of political and cultural isolation under Franco's dictatorship.
Over the decades, Canogar has exhibited internationally, with solo and group exhibitions in Europe, the United States, and Latin America. His work is represented in major collections, including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. He has also received notable awards, such as the National Prize for Plastic Arts in Spain (1982).
Today, Canogar is considered a master of Spanish abstract art whose career reflects both his personal evolution and the broader development of modern Spanish painting. His work continues to influence new generations of artists.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Lithograph on paper.
- Plate signed.
- This print makes part of a tribute to 'El Pais' newspaper's 40th anniversary.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rafael Canogar (born in Toledo, Spain, in 1935) is widely recognized as one of Spain's most influential abstract artists. From a young age, he was associated with avant-garde movements that sought to renew Spanish art after the Spanish Civil War. In 1957, he co-founded El Paso, an innovative artistic group that included artists such as Antonio Saura, Manolo Millares, and Luis Feito. This collective played a decisive role in introducing informalism and abstract expressionism to Spain, positioning the country on the international art scene during a period of political and cultural isolation under Franco's dictatorship.
Over the decades, Canogar has exhibited internationally, with solo and group exhibitions in Europe, the United States, and Latin America. His work is represented in major collections, including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. He has also received notable awards, such as the National Prize for Plastic Arts in Spain (1982).
Today, Canogar is considered a master of Spanish abstract art whose career reflects both his personal evolution and the broader development of modern Spanish painting. His work continues to influence new generations of artists.
#iberianweek
Details
Artist
Rafael Canogar (1935)
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1000
Title of artwork
Tribute to El País
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2016
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
42 cm
Width
30 cm
Weight
1 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2010-2020
Sold with frame
No
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