Elmyr De Hory (1906-1976) - 2 escenas de Toros

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Elmyr de Hory (1906–1976)
Hand-signed.

Original work by Elmyr de Hory, one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century. The drawing depicts an elegant standing female nude, constructed through a delicate play of light and shadow that models the body's volume with extraordinary economy of means.

The composition evidences the artist's deep academic training and his admiration for French painting of the first half of the 20th century. The stylization of the neck, the serenity of the face, and the monumental figure evoke the influence of Amedeo Modigliani, while the loose treatment of the charcoal recalls the tradition of Henri Matisse and the Paris School.

Elmyr demonstrates in this work that, beyond his famous ability to recreate other artists' styles, he possessed a solid personality as a draftsman. The figure emerges from the paper through subtle tonal modeling, where chiaroscuro takes absolute protagonism and gives the composition great sensitivity and elegance.

Signed by hand by the artist in the lower right corner.

Condition: Very good.

Elmyr de Hory (1906–1976)
Hand-signed.

Original work by Elmyr de Hory, one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century. The drawing depicts an elegant standing female nude, constructed through a delicate play of light and shadow that models the body's volume with extraordinary economy of means.

The composition evidences the artist's deep academic training and his admiration for French painting of the first half of the 20th century. The stylization of the neck, the serenity of the face, and the monumental figure evoke the influence of Amedeo Modigliani, while the loose treatment of the charcoal recalls the tradition of Henri Matisse and the Paris School.

Elmyr demonstrates in this work that, beyond his famous ability to recreate other artists' styles, he possessed a solid personality as a draftsman. The figure emerges from the paper through subtle tonal modeling, where chiaroscuro takes absolute protagonism and gives the composition great sensitivity and elegance.

Signed by hand by the artist in the lower right corner.

Condition: Very good.

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Edition
Original
Artist
Elmyr De Hory (1906-1976)
Title of artwork
2 escenas de Toros
Technique
Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Colour
Black, White
Condition
Good condition
Height
21 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Modern
Period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
72
Objects sold
92.59%
Private

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