Artist
Francisco Matto (Uruguayan, 1911–1995)Uruguayan, 1911–1995
CultureUruguayan
Titles
- Pintura constructiva (bodegón)
Datec. 1946
MediumOil on board
DimensionsPanel: 31 1/2 × 40 in. (80 × 101.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Billie W. Mercer in memory of Gary Mercer
Object number2022.147
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 205
On view
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Department
Latin American ArtObject Type
everyday items (tea kettle, knife, and bottle) as flat objects in a limited
palette of black, white, and the primary colors, Matto offers an example of the
basic lessons in constructive principles that Torres-García taught his
students. Returning to representational painting by reducing objects to their essential
qualities while avoiding naturalistic imitation was one such principle. Placed alongside
the decorative arts within this gallery, this still life also traces the TTG’s interest
in daily life.
ProvenanceTo come.
Exhibition HistoryNA
Catalogue raisonnéNA
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