{"product_id":"josep-maria-subirachs-eva-serpiente-tinta","title":"Attributed to Josep Maria Subirachs | Eve and the Serpent (The Original Sin) | Ink Drawing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe purity of line and classical symbolism in an intimate work linked to the circle of the great master of contemporary Catalan sculpture. A masterful lesson in anatomy and visual synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Versatility of Genius: From Geometry to Sensuality\u003c\/b\u003e When the general public thinks of Josep Maria Subirachs (1927-2014), the monumental geometric and dramatic Sagrada Familia Passion Façade immediately comes to mind. However, this exceptional piece reveals an indispensable facet to understanding the true magnitude of his production and legacy: the absolute mastery of classical drawing and the curved line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ink drawing addresses one of the great archetypes of art history: the myth of Eve and Original Sin. Far from the heaviness of stone, a continuous, firm line of modulated thickness is used to delineate the sensual anatomy of the lower half of a nude female figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSymbolism and Economy of Means\u003c\/b\u003e The composition is a triumph of minimalism and iconography. The figure stands gracefully on a fragment of a sphere (symbol of the world or perfection), while at her feet, drawn with the same millimeter-perfect precision, a serpent with open jaws slithers menacingly. No backgrounds, shadows, or dramatic washes are needed; the masterful use of negative space (the white of the paper) and the precision of the line are enough to give the figure sculptural volume and a magnetic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylistic Rarity (Pure Line):\u003c\/b\u003e In the art market, it is relatively common to find prints or drawings from his angular expressionist period. Owning an ink work that demonstrates such virtuosity with the continuous and classical line is a first-rate curatorial find that adds enormous richness to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconographic Power:\u003c\/b\u003e The theme of Eve and the serpent is directly linked to universal symbolism. It is a work of deep narrative content resolved with extraordinary visual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransparency and Investment Value:\u003c\/b\u003e The work features the characteristic block letter inscription, \"SUBIRACHS,\" located in the lower right corner. As the certificate issued by the artist's heirs or foundation is not currently available, the work is cataloged with complete rigor and transparency as \"attributed.\" This allows the collector to acquire a piece of the highest aesthetic quality and evident technical connection to the master at a highly competitive market value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Attributed to Josep Maria Subirachs (Barcelona, 1927 - 2014).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Eve and the Serpent \/ Original Sin (Female Nude \/ Symbolism).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Monochrome ink drawing on warm-toned drawing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 24 x 16.5 cm (Vertical format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the inscription \"SUBIRACHS\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Neo-figuration \/ Classical Synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private collection \/ Gallery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent archival quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sculptor draws differently from a painter; their mind always seeks three-dimensional volume. In this print, a simple ink line is made to \"weigh\" and occupy a place in space. A silent, profoundly elegant piece of undeniable academic erudition, reserved for the collector who seeks genius without artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work comes with a research study prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our cataloging work, the stylistic argumentation of the attribution (in the absence of an external certificate), and the known provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53487198863693,"sku":null,"price":1130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0073_82ea625a-07fa-436c-be8d-c5cec52ec418.jpg?v=1772732897","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/josep-maria-subirachs-eva-serpiente-tinta","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}