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Head Shouting
Head Shouting is an oil painting by Julio González. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Overview
Head Shouting is a painting by Julio González, created around 1919 in oil paint. It exemplifies his early experimentation with modernist styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a profile head with an open mouth, conveying a sense of intense emotion or urgency. Geometric shapes form the head, set against a dark background with a subtle gradient.
Technique & Style
González employed bold brushstrokes and vivid, earthy tones to create a dynamic, tense image. The mix of colors and geometric forms adds to the overall energy of the work.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. González, born in Barcelona in 1876, was associated with the Spanish artistic circle in Montmartre and contributed to early 20th-century Parisian avant-garde movements.
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Artist
Julio González i Pellicer (21 September 1876 – 27 March 1942), born in Barcelona, was a Spanish sculptor and painter who developed the expressive use of iron as a medium for modern sculpture.
