G0084

Billowing Tree

Ref Num.:G0084

Details

Date: 1934

Typology: Graphic Works

Technique: Etching

Dimensions: 24×30.8cm (platemark)

Signed: –

Location

MNAC, Barcelona, no. 27.354

Description

One of the etchings that show Nogués’ skills at their best. A masterful use of greys, deep shades of black, the big white sky, the elegant figures, the stylised tree, balanced composition… One of Nogués’ key works. We are adding a print from Palau Antiguitats gallery signed in pencil and dated 1934 (December 2022).

Provenance

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Exhibitions

Xavier Nogués exhibits 20 engravings at the Galeries Syra, 9th – 22nd June 1934. Exhibition of 40 Engravings by Xavier Nogués. Centre de Lectura, 14th – 26th April 1935. 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. 67, plate 127