Manolo Valdés (b. 1942)

Las Tres Gracias (The Three Graces), circa 1990

Etching in color with aquatint and collage on wove paper

From the edition of 40, each unique

Signed and numbered in pencil along lower margin

Plate: 8.875 x 6.125 inches

Sheet: 17 x 13.5 inches (120 x 82 cm)

Framed dimensions 22 x 18.5 inches.

"Las Tres Gracias" depicts three nude female figures, a recurring subject in art history, most famously portrayed by Rubens. Valdés reinterprets this classical theme with his characteristic style, abstracting the figures and focusing on form and texture. The print is an etching and aquatint with collage, showcasing Valdés's mastery of various printmaking techniques. He often draws inspiration from art historical motifs, recontextualizing them in his contemporary works. Valdés's work often incorporates elements of Pop Art and reflects on the social and political climate, though this particular piece seems to focus more on the aesthetic and formal aspects of the subject.