César A. Martínez American, b. 1944
Toro Picassiano, 1988
Linoleum reduction print
13 x 10 in
33 x 25.4 cm
33 x 25.4 cm
Edition 7 of 22
In 1986, Martínez read a book that contained an image of a work by Picasso, a “straightforward charcoal drawing of a bull, just the head, and it seemed to have...
In 1986, Martínez read a book that contained an image of a work by Picasso, a “straightforward charcoal drawing of a bull, just the head, and it seemed to have a human face in it.” From then on, Martínez acknowledged his connection and high regard for toros and bullfighting. This detail also became a key origin point for the artist’s Mestizo series, reflecting race, geographical origin, and the impact of European influence.
Exhibitions
César A. Martínez: Smoke and Mirrors, Ruiz-Healy Art, San Antonio, TX, 2024 (catalogue)Publications
César A. Martínez: Smoke and Mirrors, Ruiz-Healy Art, San Antonio, TX, 2024 (illustrated)Keller, Gary D., and Amy Phillips. Triumph of our Communities: Four Decades of Mexican American Art, Tempe: Bilingual Press, 2005, p. 202 (illustrated)
