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Original artwork description:
Portrait of Antonio Gades (1936 - 2004), Iberian dancer remembered as one of the leading interpreters of flamenco in the 20th century, as well as choreographer, politician, founder and artistic director of the Spanish National Ballet. In the painting, it is interpreted in Art Deco style to enhance the rawness and drama of the moment, from the film "Carmen story "(1983), directed by Carlos Saura, from which the work is inspired: Antonio Gades, a director of great renown finds, together with his friend and musician Paco De Lucia, a new dancer for the staging of his ballet on Carmen. He falls in love with her. The girl first reciprocates, then grows tired of it. When Antonio sees himself betrayed, he kills her.
Materials used:
tempera and acrylic on canvas cardboard
Tags:
#spain #flamenco dancer #spanish dancer #famous portrait #tragedy #spanish culture #antonio gades #theatrical drama #famous dancer #carmen storyTribute to Antonio Gades (1997)
Acrylic painting
by Paola Imposimato
£686.44
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 44.8 x 54.8 x 1cm (framed) / 24.8 x 34.8cm (actual image size)
- Framed and ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Original artwork description
Portrait of Antonio Gades (1936 - 2004), Iberian dancer remembered as one of the leading interpreters of flamenco in the 20th century, as well as choreographer, politician, founder and artistic director of the Spanish National Ballet. In the painting, it is interpreted in Art Deco style to enhance the rawness and drama of the moment, from the film "Carmen story "(1983), directed by Carlos Saura, from which the work is inspired: Antonio Gades, a director of great renown finds, together with his friend and musician Paco De Lucia, a new dancer for the staging of his ballet on Carmen. He falls in love with her. The girl first reciprocates, then grows tired of it. When Antonio sees himself betrayed, he kills her.
Materials used:
tempera and acrylic on canvas cardboard
Tags:
#spain #flamenco dancer #spanish dancer #famous portrait #tragedy #spanish culture #antonio gades #theatrical drama #famous dancer #carmen storyReturns and refunds
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This artwork is sold by Paola Imposimato from Italy
