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Rufino Tamayo (1899 - 1991) Mexican artist of Zapotecan Indian descent, combined European painting styles and Mexican folk motifs in his paintings and prints. During his career, Tamayo developed a strong interest in pre-Columbian art while working at the National Museum of Archaeology in Mexico City. His artwork was focused on form and symbolism, and combining Mexican styles with Cubism and Surrealism. He was also active in the development of Mixografia, a printmaking technique used to create deep textured effects.


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Print, Hombre Con Brazos en Alto, Rufino Tamayo

Hombre Con Brazos en Alto

Rufino Tamayo

Print - 50.8 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$6,500

Print, Cabeza en la Ventana ( Head at the Window ), Rufino Tamayo

Cabeza en la Ventana ( Head at the Window )

Rufino Tamayo

Print - 75.5 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.7 x 21.9 x 0 inch

$7,086

Print, Personaje en la Ventana ( Personage at the Window), Rufino Tamayo

Personaje en la Ventana ( Personage at the Window)

Rufino Tamayo

Print - 76.2 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 30 x 22 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Dos Cabezas, Rufino Tamayo

Dos Cabezas

Rufino Tamayo

Print - 76.2 x 55.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 30 x 22 x 0.1 inch

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When was Rufino Tamayo born?
The year of birth of the artist is: 1899