Head Study
1926
Imagine the roar of the crowd as Ángel Zárraga freezes a split-second soccer match in time in his piece 'Remate de cabeza' (Header). In this 1926 work, a player in white and red leaps dramatically to head the ball, flanked by two defenders in striped jerseys who look almost stunned by the athleticism. Zárraga uses a Cubist approach, breaking the figures into bold, geometric shapes that convey the sheer force and motion of the game. As a Mexican artist living in Paris, he blended his heritage with the avant-garde trends of the time, creating a sporty masterpiece that feels both modern and timeless.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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