G0067

The Aperitif

Ref Num.:G0067

Details

Date: 1930

Typology: Print and lithograph

Technique: Drypoint

Dimensions: 15.2×13.3cm (platemark)

Signed: _

Location

MNAC, Barcelona, no. 5.642

Description

The small-scale work is a masterpiece. Nogués takes a satirical approach to the couple having an aperitif. The composition, the qualities and the setting are combined harmoniously. This is Nogués’ second drypoint and he already seems to be totally at ease with the technique.

Provenance

_

Exhibitions

Xavier Nogués, Barcelona 1873-1941, Palau de la Virreina, March – April 1967.

Bibliography

Jaume Pla, Els gravats de Xavier Nogués, Fundació Xavier Nogués, Barcelona, 1960, cat. no. 46, plate 87