José Júlio Calasans Neto (1932–2006) - Desnudos Femeninos
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CATALOG ENTRY (left)
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932–2006) - Enigma - Unique monotype, 1993
Description:
Unique monotype (1/1), signed in pencil and dated “93” by Calazans Neto, a leading figure in Bahian modernism. The composition is divided into two spaces facing one another across a green column: on the left, beneath an arch, a figure with orange hair raises an arm behind their head beside a dark mass suggesting a male presence; on the right, a standing female nude beneath a lattice-and-wood structure. Two bodies, two architectural settings, and a silence between them that explains the title.
The work reflects Calazans Neto’s dual identity as a painter of the human figure and a trained architect. Arches, columns, and lattices organize the space, as in Salvador’s colonial houses, while the gestural brushwork, with visible brush marks and irregular edges, retains the freshness characteristic of monotype. A palette of greens, siennas, and purples typical of his work in the 1990s.
Provenance: the reverse bears a sticker from the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference “Science and Technology for the Sustainable Development of Ibero-America,” Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993.
CATALOG ENTRY (right)
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932–2006) - Alado vermelho - Unique monotype, 1993
Description:
Unique monotype (1/1), signed in pencil, titled, and dated “93” by Calazans Neto. A standing female nude, in ochres and purples, is set against a green curtain, beside a large red cloth that opens like a sail and a gray feathered form reminiscent of a wing. Above, a dark-striped blind or awning closes off the space like a balcony or a window open to the outside.
The vivid red, unusual in his palette, concentrates all the energy of the sheet and contrasts with the serene figure. The image blends the everyday (the blind, the curtain) with the symbolic (the wing, flight), a typical feature of Bahian figuration, where domestic and mythical elements coexist without boundaries. Calazans Neto was a contemporary of Carybé and Mário Cravo, with whom he shared the task of giving visual form to modern Bahia.
Provenance: the reverse bears a sticker from the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference, Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateCATALOG ENTRY (left)
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932–2006) - Enigma - Unique monotype, 1993
Description:
Unique monotype (1/1), signed in pencil and dated “93” by Calazans Neto, a leading figure in Bahian modernism. The composition is divided into two spaces facing one another across a green column: on the left, beneath an arch, a figure with orange hair raises an arm behind their head beside a dark mass suggesting a male presence; on the right, a standing female nude beneath a lattice-and-wood structure. Two bodies, two architectural settings, and a silence between them that explains the title.
The work reflects Calazans Neto’s dual identity as a painter of the human figure and a trained architect. Arches, columns, and lattices organize the space, as in Salvador’s colonial houses, while the gestural brushwork, with visible brush marks and irregular edges, retains the freshness characteristic of monotype. A palette of greens, siennas, and purples typical of his work in the 1990s.
Provenance: the reverse bears a sticker from the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference “Science and Technology for the Sustainable Development of Ibero-America,” Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993.
CATALOG ENTRY (right)
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932–2006) - Alado vermelho - Unique monotype, 1993
Description:
Unique monotype (1/1), signed in pencil, titled, and dated “93” by Calazans Neto. A standing female nude, in ochres and purples, is set against a green curtain, beside a large red cloth that opens like a sail and a gray feathered form reminiscent of a wing. Above, a dark-striped blind or awning closes off the space like a balcony or a window open to the outside.
The vivid red, unusual in his palette, concentrates all the energy of the sheet and contrasts with the serene figure. The image blends the everyday (the blind, the curtain) with the symbolic (the wing, flight), a typical feature of Bahian figuration, where domestic and mythical elements coexist without boundaries. Calazans Neto was a contemporary of Carybé and Mário Cravo, with whom he shared the task of giving visual form to modern Bahia.
Provenance: the reverse bears a sticker from the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference, Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Edition
Original
Artist
José Júlio Calasans Neto (1932–2006)
Title of artwork
Desnudos Femeninos
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Brazil
Year
1993
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
54 cm
Width
55 cm
Period
1990-2000
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