Rufino Tamayo - Dos Figuras, 1976 Signed Aquatint Etching 61/75 - Abstract

A modern aquatint etching print on Arches paper titled "Dos Figuras (Two Figures)" by Rufino Tamayo. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 61/75 on the lower left. Published in 1976. The composition explores the enduring theme of duality through a pair of stylized, totemic forms rendered in a rich ochre palette. The textured surfaces suggest ancient stone or ceremonial artifacts as they stand side by side within a luminous golden field. The work showcases Tamayo's mastery of printmaking, where subtle tonal gradations and tactile textures merge to create depth and presence. It embraces Tamayo's celebrated fusion of pre-Columbian influence and modern abstraction, offering a timeless meditation on human connection and cultural heritage. From a private collection. Dimensions: 24.25"h x 31"w x 1"d (framed). In very good vintage condition. Full condition reports are available upon request.

Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) was a celebrated Mexican painter and printmaker whose fusion of modern European styles with indigenous Mexican themes earned him international acclaim. Renowned for pioneering the Mixografia printmaking technique, Tamayo's work is represented in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museo Tamayo (Mexico City), and the Centre Pompidou (Paris). He exhibited extensively at prestigious institutions such as the Venice Biennale and received numerous honors, including the Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts from Spain and the Belisario Dominguez Medal of Honor from the Mexican Senate. Tamayo is recognized as one of the most important Latin American artists of the 20th century.