Man with Hat

1964

Rufino Tamayo

Associated Names
Rufino Tamayo

Artist, Mexican, 1899 - 1991

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image depicts a stylized portrait of an individual shown from the shoulders up. The person is positioned facing forward, with the body slightly turned to the side. Their facial features have an abstract and exaggerated quality, with large circular eyes, a prominent oval nose, and round cheeks, while the face is divided into contrasting light and dark halves. The hair is depicted in a similar two-tone style and is topped with a large brimmed hat. The person wears a textured garment, possibly a coat or jacket, adorned with a subtle pattern blending into the background. The background itself is a textured mix of patterns and shapes, with uneven shading creating a dark, atmospheric setting.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1993

  • Faces and Figures: Prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (National Lending Service exhibition), University Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida, 1993.

1994

  • Faces and Figures: Prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (National Lending Service exhibition), Salisbury State University Gallery, Maryland, 1994.

1995

  • Faces and Figures: Prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (National Lending Service exhibition), Wichita Art Museum, Kansas, 1994-1995.

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 1160.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Tamarind impression / R Tamayo; upper left in plate: Tamayo / O-64; lower left verso in graphite: 1160

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Bleha (T.7)

Wikidata ID

Q74064380

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