Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) 'Woman with Watermelon', circa 1950

lithograph in colours, signed 'Tamayo' in pencil l.l. and numbered XXXVI/LX, image 54 x 42cm; framed 69.5 x 55.5cm, The Artist, by whom gifted to Derek Pope; Property from the Collection of Derek Pope. Rufino Tamayo, , b, orn in Oaxaca, developed a distinctive visual language that drew from Mexico's Indigenous and pre-Columbian heritage, and, engag, ed, with international modernism. He worked across painting, printmaking, and muralism, and spent important periods in New York and Paris, where his work gained a wider audience. Having, studied at the Escuela Nacional de Artes, Plásticas, , he developed his distinct approach, diverging from the politically charged murals of his contemporaries to explore more personal and universal themes. His bold colours, simplified forms and unusual combinations of imagery, allowed him to gain, international acclaim in the 1930s and 1940s, with exhibitions in New York, Paris and other major cities. His style evolved over the years, blending elements of Cubism, Surrealism, and abstraction with Mexican folk art. Condition Report, Condition Report, A little time staining. Discolouration and creasing to margins. There are several small areas to the right side of the printed area and margins where the surface of the paper is rubbed and abraised, resulting in spots of ink loss. Not viewed out of the glazed frame. If a more detailed report or additional images are required please contact the department. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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