Mystic Maternity
1940
Julio González, a pioneer of iron sculpture, turns to paper here to deconstruct the classic Madonna and Child theme. In this 1940 drawing, the mother’s head is a jagged puzzle of geometric planes, resembling a cubist helmet, while the baby remains soft and rounded in her arms. Signed 'J.G.' and dated May 6, 1940, this piece captures a moment of tenderness through the sharp, fragmented lens of Cubism, proving that even the most ancient subjects can look futuristic.
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