Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist

ABOUT THE WORK

Vicente Manansala’s artistic career is nothing short of remarkable, at the very least. The iconic Cubist master has treated us to a wide assortment of styles and media, flaunting his technical mastery with anything he can create a work of art with. In the vast oeuvre of Manansala, of note are his watercolor works. His outstanding use of the medium is truly a spectacle, as he captures landscapes and such with such refined composure and restrain. Beyond his impressive draftsmanship is his masterful eye, as he puts on display his understanding of light, gracefully completing the composition in all its simple eloquence. In this work from 1971, Manansala uses his medium with such great restrain — the translucence of watercolor so elegantly giving vibrance and allure to the composition, ultimately adding to its emotional quality. Such translucent quality of watercolor bore inspiration for Manansala’s Cubism, and could very well be a precursor for which.