Untitled (Mexican Matadors)

1957

Sam Middleton

Associated Names
Sam Middleton

Artist, American, 1927 - 2015

The image contains torn, jagged shapes and scattered lines on a textured surface. It includes layers of browns, blacks, and reds, with streaks of green and orange. Portions of faded white text are visible, resembling fragmented advertisements or posters. A matador in a traditional pose with a cape is depicted, suggesting a bullfighting theme. The chaotic layering gives the piece a historical or vintage collage-like quality.
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Provenance

The estate of Mary L. HIll [1927-2019], Chapel HIll; (Leland Little Auctions,Hillsborough, NC, sale 14 March 2020, no. 239); Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, GA; gift 2023 to NGA.

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Inscriptions

lower left: S. Middleton 1957


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