Pericón

Figari employed a memory‑based approach, rendering forms with a flat, non‑illusionistic surface that emphasizes color over precise modeling. The brushwork is loose, and the use of bright, contrasting hues creates a sense of immediacy. Although not strictly chiaroscuro, the subtle tonal shifts give depth without compromising the painting’s decorative quality.

Created in the early twentieth century, *Pericón* entered the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it remains on display. The work exemplifies Figari’s later artistic period, during which he turned to painting after careers in law, literature, and politics.

Figari’s modernist sensibility aligned with broader Latin American movements that sought to portray local life through personal recollection rather than academic realism. *Pericón* reflects this trend, situating ordinary urban celebrations within the visual language of early modern art.