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Oil on Cardboard Attributed to Joaquín Torres-García – 1944 Constructivist Work (13.7 × 17 cm)
Highlights:
- Oil on cardboard, 13.7 × 17 cm (5.4 × 6.7 in).
- Dated 1944, marked “44”
- Attributed to Joaquín Torres-García.
- Related to the artistic language of Universal Constructivism (Constructivismo Universal).
Description:
A rare and intriguing small oil on cardboard, dated 1944 and marked “44” The work is attributed to Joaquín Torres-García and reflects the geometric, symbolic, and structured visual language associated with his Universal Constructivism.
Torres-García was one of the most influential figures in Uruguayan and Latin American modernism. Through his Universal Constructivism, he developed a distinctive artistic language combining geometric structures with symbols and references drawn from ancient and modern cultures. His teachings also had a profound influence on the development of the Uruguayan avant-garde, particularly through the Taller Torres-García.
The work was acquired at a respected Uruguayan sale house and has remained in private hands for decades. While the attribution has not been formally confirmed, the date, medium, format, and visual language make this a compelling work for collectors interested in Torres-García, Universal Constructivism, and Latin American modernism.
Details:
Medium & Size: Oil on cardboard. Approximately 13.7 × 17 cm (5.4 × 6.7 in).
Date: Marked “44” indicating the year 1944.
Provenance: Purchased from a well-known sale house in Uruguay. Previously held in the same family for many years. No further documentation available.
Condition: Condition is shown in the photographs. The work displays natural signs of age consistent with its history and medium. Buyers are encouraged to carefully review all photographs before purchase.
Attribution: Offered as “attributed to” Joaquín Torres-García. Buyer is encouraged to conduct independent verification.
Artistic Significance: The work is associated with the visual language of Universal Constructivism (Constructivismo Universal), the movement developed by Torres-García and characterized by geometric structures, symbolic imagery, and a synthesis of universal and pre-Columbian visual traditions. Torres-García’s ideas became particularly influential in Uruguay through the Taller Torres-García, which helped establish a distinctive school of Constructivist art in the country.
Included: Original artwork only (unframed). No certificate or catalogue reference included.
Authentication & Research:
The work has not been formally authenticated by the Fundación Torres-García. However, its date, composition, scale, and medium are consistent with the artistic language associated with Torres-García’s Constructivist period.
Interested buyers are encouraged to conduct their own research and contact the foundation or other qualified specialists for independent review.
Shipping & Handling:
The painting will be carefully packaged with archival-safe materials and shipped flat in a rigid, reinforced mailer. International shipping via DHL, FedEx, or a similar tracked courier. Ships from Uruguay.
Note to Buyers:
This work is sold as attributed to Joaquín Torres-García and not as a confirmed original. Please review all photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchase.
Keywords: Torres-García, Joaquín Torres-García, Latin American art, Universal Constructivism, Constructivismo Universal, Constructivism, Taller Torres-García, Modernism, Uruguayan painting, geometric abstraction, 1944, oil on cardboard.
