National Artist Vicente Manansala has time and again been the subject of great renown. The prime mover of transparent cubism, Manansala’s play on translucence and form throughout his oeuvre has gained immense recognition. Rooted in the virtuoso’s penchant for watercolor, Manansala’s stylistic predilections lean toward the dissection of his subjects’ planar qualities — this very work by the artist, however, is atypical of such. In this work from 1967, we can see the translucence in Manansala’s use of his medium. Cleverly incorporating these ethereal tonal qualities into his work, the iconic modern creates a stunning concoction of both figurative and abstract elements — an intelligent play on depth and figuration.
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Vicente Manansala (1910-1981)
Fish
signed and dated 1965 (upper left)
watercolor on paper
12” x 22 1/2” (30 cm x 57 cm)
SOLD: PHP 350,400
Provenance: Private Collection, USA