José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, 1931–2017) Untitled, from the Suite Castellana (1981) equestrian 84"H x 128"L x 1"D

84"H x 128"L x 1"D

presents a compelling example of post-war design ingenuity

– PERCIVAL LAFER

The composition beautifully examines the organic interplay between form and material

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José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, 1931–2017) Untitled, from the Suite Castellana (1981) equestrian 84"H x 128"L x 1"D28" x 33 1 2" This significant etching and aquatint from Jos Luis Cuevas Suite Castellana showcases the artist's virtuosic command of line, heavy biting, and subtle plate tone. Created in 1981 in Barcelona, Spain, the artwork plunges the viewer into a haunting, surreal tableau where nude figures, rendered with both soft, fleshy washes of earth toned aquatint and a touch of unease, interact with ambiguous forms. A central anthropomorphic figure