G0023

Venus and musicians (Concert)

Ref Num.: G0023

Date: 1937

Typology: Graphic works

Technique: Etching

Dimensions: 24.5 x 32.5 cm (plate mark)

Signed: –

Barcelona, MNAC, no. 37.745

Etching made from a plate that has been varnished several times. It reveals Nogués’ tenderness and good nature. The musicians who encounter the sleeping naked woman dedicate a tune to her while averting their gaze. The print is a masterpiece of intent and execution. The white space acts as a frame for the two horses in the background. They are beautifully depicted with great simplicity, in a style reminiscent of oriental art.

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Joan Teixidor, “Notas para un inventario de la obra de Xavier Nogués”, Anales y Boletín de los Museos de Arte de Barcelona, Arte Moderno, vol. 3, 1945, cat. no. 82, p. 10. Rafael Benet, Xavier Nogués, caricaturista y pintor, Ediciones Omega, Barcelona, 1949, cat. Grabados no. 82, p. 89, fig. plate 14. Jaume Pla, Els gravats de Xavier Nogués, Fundació Xavier Nogués, Barcelona, 1960, cat. no. 82, plate p. 156. Legado 1956, Biblioteca Museu Victor Balaguer, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 1957, cat. no. 152. J. Barbeta, A. Casanovas, M. Gil and C. Vidal , Exposición Xavier Nogués, Barcelona 1873-1941, Palacio de la Virreina, March-April 1967, Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, Museos de Arte, Barcelona, 1967, cat. no. 19 p. 17, fig. repr. plate 118. Jaume Socias, Pintura catalana en el Castell de la Geltrú, Editorial Selecta, Barcelona, 1977, cat. no. 277, p. 206. Maestros de la pintura catalana, Museus Daimaru, cat. 40, Japan, 1990, cat. no. 42. Xavier Nogués a les col·leccions del Museu. Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer, exhibition held at the Museu Víctor Balaguer, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 17th November 2011 – 4th March 2012, Barcelona, 2011, cat. no. 21, p. 100.