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MANOLO BELZUNCE | THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS (PORTFOLIO OF 4 ETCHINGS) | ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORK | ETCHING
An exceptional graphic series where architecture and historical landscapes are transformed into an evocative setting of an oriental fable. A numbered and signed collector's edition, preserved in its physical and conceptual integrity.
HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS
The mastery of dreamlike figuration
In this ambitious project, Manolo Belzunce (Murcia, 1944) establishes himself as a true "nocturnal storyteller." Far from literal illustration, the artist links heritage landmarks of his land with the lyricism, eroticism, and mysticism of classic Arab imagery. Through a figurative line of great formal synthesis and deep dreamlike resonances, Belzunce merges the tangible reality of Murcian geography with literary legend, achieving, in the words of Martín Páez Burruezo's introductory text, "bequeathing an illusory yesterday to the memory of men."
Visual narrative and composition
Technically, the series showcases mastery of the etched line, printed in a strong, warm sepia tone that accentuates the timeless and nocturnal atmosphere of the whole. The collection is structured into four interconnected visual acts: "La noria" (The Waterwheel), which pays aesthetic tribute to hydraulic engineering under the presence of figures evoking a nomadic past; "El Castillejo de Monteagudo", where the hedonism of odalisques unfolds next to the impluvium and the geometry of water; "La torre Alfonsina" (The Alfonsina Tower), which frames the robustness of the territory from an interior perspective; and "La sirvienta y la favorita" (The Maid and the Favorite), a scene of exquisite intimacy that demonstrates the deep oriental influence on daily life.
WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?
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Integrity of the Work (Complete Portfolio): In collecting graphic works, it is unusual to find historical series that maintain their original unity without having been dismembered. This portfolio preserves all four etchings together, accompanied by the original exhibition sheet and their protective workshop silks.
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Limited and Certified Edition: This is a strictly limited numbered edition (copy 88 / 100). Each of the four prints has been hand-signed and numbered in pencil by the artist himself, guaranteeing its authenticity and direct supervision of the edition.
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Aesthetic and Exhibition Potential: The chromatic uniformity of the ink and thematic coherence allow for multiple display options: from a striking grid composition to a sequential linear reading, providing undeniable literary sophistication and a warm visual focal point for thoughtfully designed spaces.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Artist: Manolo Belzunce (Murcia, 1944).
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Title / Theme: The Thousand and One Nights (Complete portfolio of 4 scenes).
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Period: Contemporary Art (Figuration with historical evocation).
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Technique and Medium: Original etching on high-quality art paper.
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Dimensions: Paper: 28 x 38 cm (each print) | Plate mark: 16 x 25 cm.
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Signature and Inscriptions: Hand-signed "Belzunce" and numbered "88/100" in pencil in the lower margin of each of the four prints.
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Provenance: Gallery's stock.
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Condition: Excellent. The plate marks are deep, and the pigments retain their full intensity. Includes original printed text by Martín Páez Burruezo and original protective silks.
THE WORKSHOP'S NOTE
The differentiating value of this acquisition is the immersive experience of collecting. We are not looking at an isolated print, but rather a complete curatorial project conceived by Belzunce. The impeccable preservation of the paper, the almost tactile intensity of the sepia ink, and the presence of the original elements of the edition (the introductory text and the rustle of the silks as each engraving is turned) make this portfolio a pure cultural asset, a window into graphic history ready to be appreciated.
Includes Collector's Dossier: This work comes with a technical sheet and historical context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and the known provenance.
