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Etching // Manolo Valdés’s Las Meninas (2000) is an etching that draws inspiration from Diego Velázquez’s famous 17th-century painting of the same name. In this limited edition work, Valdés reinterprets the classic theme using his signature abstract expressionist style. The figure, a central element in Velázquez’s original, is abstracted into bold, energetic brushstrokes and geometric shapes. Valdés simplifies the form, leaving only the essential contours, while playing with vibrant splashes of color—yellows, purples, reds, and blues—against a dark background. The resulting composition offers a dynamic and modern reinterpretation of a historical masterpiece, blending elements of figurative and abstract art. By reducing the figure to its most elemental forms, Valdés invites viewers to engage with the work on an emotional and conceptual level, evoking the essence of Las Meninas while challenging traditional representations of the subject. This piece, part of a limited edition of 146, showcases Valdés’s ability to merge past and present in his work.
Las Meninas, 2000
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Etching // Manolo Valdés’s Las Meninas (2000) is an etching that draws inspiration from Diego Velázquez’s famous 17th-century painting of the same name. In this limited edition work, Valdés reinterprets the classic theme using his signature abstract expressionist style. The figure, a central element in Velázquez’s original, is abstracted into bold, energetic brushstrokes and geometric shapes. Valdés simplifies the form, leaving only the essential contours, while playing with vibrant splashes of color—yellows, purples, reds, and blues—against a dark background. The resulting composition offers a dynamic and modern reinterpretation of a historical masterpiece, blending elements of figurative and abstract art. By reducing the figure to its most elemental forms, Valdés invites viewers to engage with the work on an emotional and conceptual level, evoking the essence of Las Meninas while challenging traditional representations of the subject. This piece, part of a limited edition of 146, showcases Valdés’s ability to merge past and present in his work.
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