Artwork
Χαραγμένο για τους φίλους μου 1972
Χαραγμένο για τους φίλους μου 1972 is an unspecified painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist Javier Vilato. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
He started with sharp Cubist angles like Picasso, but over time his shapes softened into gentle curves.
This painting shows a row of simple wooden chairs angled across a plain background. The chairs have straight backs and seats that tilt forward. The colors are soft blues, tans, and creams.
Javier Vilato painted this in 1972. He started with sharp Cubist angles like Picasso, but over time his shapes softened into gentle curves. This chair scene feels quiet and flowing, not sharp or jagged.
Look up Vilato, Javier (1921-2000) next to see how his style changed.
Overview
This 1972 lithograph, 'Engraved for my friends,' is a work by Javier Vilato featuring a serene arrangement of simple wooden chairs.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a row of chairs with straight backs and forward-tilting seats, set against a plain background, evoking a sense of calmness and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Vilato's style, initially influenced by Cubism, evolved over time to incorporate softer, curvilinear shapes, as seen in the gentle lines and flowing composition of this work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1972, this lithograph represents a stage in Vilato's artistic development, showcasing his transition towards more abstract and lyrical forms.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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