Rufino Tamayo
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Rufino Tamayo

Mexico • 1899

Biography

Rufino Tamayo (1899 - 1991) Mexican artist of Zapotecan Indian descent, combined European painting styles and Mexican folk motifs in his paintings and prints. During his career, Tamayo developed a strong interest in pre-Columbian art while working at the National Museum of Archaeology in Mexico City. His artwork was focused on form and symbolism, and combining Mexican styles with Cubism and Surrealism. He was also active in the development of Mixografia, a printmaking technique used to create deep textured effects.

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Print, Dos Figuras, Rufino Tamayo

Rufino Tamayo

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€5,800

Print, Untitled, Rufino Tamayo

Rufino Tamayo

Print . 38 x 53 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 inch

€4,500

Print, Dos Cabezas, Rufino Tamayo

Rufino Tamayo

Print . 76.2 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Print . 30 x 22 x 0.1 inch

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