Artwork
Duas Figuras
Duas Figuras is an oil painting by the Constructivist artist Joaquín Torres-García. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Duas Figuras is a 1930 oil painting by Joaquín Torres-García, a key figure in the constructivist movement. The work exemplifies his exploration of geometric abstraction and symbolic forms.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's subject is abstracted into two geometric figures, conveying Torres-García's emphasis on structural composition over representational imagery. These forms reflect his constructivist ideology, which sought to redefine art's relationship with reality.
Technique & Style
Torres-García utilized oil paint to execute Duas Figuras, applying geometric abstraction principles. The work's style aligns with the constructivist aesthetic, characterized by simplified, symbolic shapes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1930, Duas Figuras is now part of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's collection, highlighting its recognition within the modern art canon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joaquín Torres-García (28 July 1874 – 8 August 1949), was a Spanish Uruguayan painter, theorist, teacher and author, who spent most of his adult life in Spain.
