-Eugenio Fernandez Granell 1952 Spanish Art Taurino Oil On Masonite Original

Oil on masonite by Eugenio Fernandez Granell (1912-2001).

Fantastic piece of art, realized by the Spanish artist Eugenio Fernandez Granell, back in the 1952. This art-piece were realized during his living period in Puerto Rico, when he decided to emigrated from Spain. Represent several surrealistic animals and personages, like a bull, a horse and the synthesis of a torero with a helmet. Clearly a bullfighting image.

Title: Estampa Taurina.

Year: 1952

Technique: Oil on masonite wood.

Art Measures: 463.55 mm by 368.30 mm (23.5 x 17.5 Inches).

Frame Measures: 463.55 mm by 368.30 mm (29.5 x 23.5 Inches).

Signature: At lower right corner signed, "GRANELL 52".

Eugenio Fernandez Granell

As a Surrealist artist, Eugenio's work is principally characterized by its bright and vivid colors that explore nature and the indigenous symbolism of the Americas. His most famous works include Autorretrato (1944), Elegía por Andrés Nin (1991) as well as Crónica de los fiscales de los años horrendos (1986). Granell's work has been incorporated into exhibitions in the Maeght Gallery, the Bodley Gallery, The Museum of Modern Art as well as The Museum of Contemporary Art alongside other Surrealists such as André Breton and Marcel Duchamp. Granell also dedicated himself as a poet, essayist and novelist, publishing 15 books in all. Some his first, and most prominent works, include "El hombre verde" (The Green Man, 1944) and Lo que sucedió (What Occurred), a book he illustrated and designed himself which won Mexico's Don Quixote novel prize in 1969. From the mid-1960s until retirement, he was professor of Spanish literature at Brooklyn College. The Eugenio Granell Foundation was inaugurated in 1995 to conserve the life and work of the artist with an expansive collection of his oils, drawings, constructions, collages and archives. The museum also dedicates itself to the preservation of other Surrealists such as Joan Miró, Wifredo Lam, José Caballero, William Copley, Esteban Francés, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso.

References: Christies, 12 September 2007. Sale 1874 Impressionist and modern art Sale Lot-160. Sotheby's, November 14 2013, Modern Day Sale Lot-260. 

Literature: Eugenio Fernandez Granell (Cat.Exposicion) (Esp-Ing) Paperback – Import, January 1, 2004. For similar art pieces in the exhibition.

Collateral: It is professionally framed with a brown wood frame with gilded inner frame.

Condition: The overall condition of this art-piece is excellent. The oil painting is in great shape with no tears, damages or missing parts. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

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