Black and Violet
1941
Rooted in Cubism, this sharp, spiky sketch by Julio González brings his metalworking mindset to paper. Created in 1941, the abstract form resembles a mechanical sun or a bizarre, armored flower perched on a long stem, radiating aggressive energy with its jagged lines. You can see his initials 'J.G.' and the date '5-4-41' scrawled at the bottom, marking it as a late work created just a year before his death. Although the title 'Noir et violet' hints at color, this piece relies on bold black ink and wash to create a striking, blueprint-like quality that feels ready to be forged into steel.
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