G0109

Café

Ref Num.:G0109

Details

Date: 1940

Typology: Print and lithograph

Technique: Drypoint

Dimensions: 24.5×32.5cm (platemark)

Signed: _

Location

Description

It is a pity that the last plate used was so badly polished. The grey shades mean that many of its tonal values have disappeared. Nevertheless, we can still see Nogués’ inventive skill and the spirit with which he observes the bored café-goers seated around the table on the terrace.

Provenance

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Exhibitions

Xavier Nogués, Barcelona 1873-1941, Palau de la Virreina, March – April 1967. Xavier Nogués, Artur Ramon, 17th March – 29th April 1994.

Bibliography

Jaume Pla, Els gravats de Xavier Nogués, Fundació Xavier Nogués, Barcelona, 1960, cat. no. 100, plate 189