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