Antonio Santos — Table and chair — original linocut, 14/20

Mesa y silla (Table and Chair) is an original linocut by Antonio Santos, signed and numbered 14/20. The composition depicts a domestic corner with an empty chair and a small side table holding several vessels. The artist transforms these everyday objects into an image of strong graphic intensity by simplifying their forms and contrasting white paper with black ink.

Domestic space and perspective

A slightly elevated perspective brings the table and chair closer to the viewer. The tilted planes, the pattern of the floor tiles and the dark shadows structure a deliberately simple interior. The chair seat and the small objects on the table introduce details that balance the impact of the large black surfaces.

The contrasts of linocut

Linocut combines inked areas with white reserves created by carving the block. Here, the parallel lines of the seat and the patterns of the floor provide texture, while the irregular black border framing the image reinforces its compositional unity. The result is a modern still life built with a direct, simplified visual language.

Antonio Santos (Lupiñén, Huesca, 1955) is a painter, illustrator and author. In 2004 he received second prize in Spain’s National Illustration Awards. His career combines graphic work with other visual disciplines.

The work is signed “Antonio Santos” and numbered 14/20 in blue in the lower margin.

Technical details

• Artist: Antonio Santos (Lupiñén, Huesca, 1955).
• Title: Mesa y silla (Table and Chair).
• Technique: Original linocut in black ink.
• Support: Warm-toned paper.
• Dimensions: Approximately 30 × 24 cm.
• Edition: Impression 14/20.
• Signature: “Antonio Santos”, handwritten in blue in the lower margin.
• Condition: Good overall condition.

The Taller Note

A chair and table form a simple composition in which shadows, perspective and print textures take centre stage. The rhythmic lines of the seat contrast with the denser black surfaces, while the irregular framing concentrates the eye on the scene. The impression is numbered 14/20.