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Lot Essay
Antonio Blanco is noted for his flamboyant personality and lavish taste. In his paintings, such characteristics are translated by the sensual bodies of his models and the heavily ornamented frames designed by the artist himself, which he feels should be an integral part of a comprehensive appreciation of the painting.
The reclining nude in the present work is placed against a rich red background contrasted intensely with the body. Although scarcely adorned, the intensity of the colours suggests an elaborate interior, reminding one of the works of an Orientalist artist, where the highly decorated interior is an essential compliment to the voluptuous female bodies. The spontaneous strokes in the present work indicate an expressionistic style, which the artist rarely deviates from for the most part of his career.
The reclining nude in the present work is placed against a rich red background contrasted intensely with the body. Although scarcely adorned, the intensity of the colours suggests an elaborate interior, reminding one of the works of an Orientalist artist, where the highly decorated interior is an essential compliment to the voluptuous female bodies. The spontaneous strokes in the present work indicate an expressionistic style, which the artist rarely deviates from for the most part of his career.