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Gustavo Ubeda
Homage to Picasso Acrylic on tablex board Abstract figurative

c.1980

About the Item

Artist: Gustavo Úbeda Romero (Herencia, Ciudad Real, Spain, 1930 – São Paulo, Brazil, 1994) Title: Homage to Picasso Medium: Acrylic on tablex Style: Abstract Figurative with Picasso influence (Late Cubism) Theme: Abstract figurative scene with psychological and emotional symbolism. Dimensions: 31.9 x 39.4 inches, unframed Predominant Colors: Browns, ochres, blues, oranges with details in black, white, and vibrant touches. Support: Tablex Condition: Good, maintaining the original chromatic intensity. Detailed Description: The painting presents an abstract and figurative composition where two stylized human figures interact within a domestic or artistic studio environment. Both highly distorted figures echo the visual language developed by Pablo Picasso in his late Cubist period. The work features strong brushstrokes, simplified geometric forms, and elongated bodies expressing emotional tension or symbolic dialogue. The atmosphere of the scene conveys introspection and theatricality, where objects and elements suggest multiple psychological interpretations. The texture of the acrylic is dense and vigorous, contributing visual and sensory energy. Brief Biography of the Artist: Gustavo Úbeda Romero was a prominent Spanish painter, ceramist, poet, and playwright born in 1930 in Herencia (Ciudad Real). Brother of renowned painter Agustín Úbeda and photographer Ángel Úbeda, Gustavo's work was significantly influenced by the French School and Romanesque figuration. He lived and worked in Paris before settling in Salvador de Bahía, Brazil, where he established his artistic career and gained recognition through various solo exhibitions. His work showcases a unique personality characterized by a warm palette and decorative interpretation, blending artistic tradition with innovation. Similar Artists: Pablo Picasso: For the Cubist style and abstract figurative treatment of human forms. Wifredo Lam: For synthesizing abstract figuration, symbolism, and strong expressionism. Joan Miró: For creative freedom, symbolic use of color, and surrealist expressive figurative treatment. Gustavo Úbeda Romero’s work aligns with these artists in its emotional expression through abstract and Cubist visual language, highlighting especially its stylistic and conceptual connection with Pablo Picasso’s artistic legacy.
  • Creator:
    Gustavo Ubeda (1930 - 1994)
  • Creation Year:
    c.1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1155216021752

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