MIGUEL ROS BLASCO | "BRAU": BULL IN RED AND BLACK | NEO-EXPRESSIONISM | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER

The classic iconography of the bull stripped of folklore and reinterpreted with the gestural violence of avant-garde painting.

HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS

In this 1990 work, Miguel Ros Blasco addresses one of the central themes of Spanish painting—bullfighting—but does so filtered through the lens of the international neo-expressionism that dominated the scene at the time. Far from tourist-oriented depictions of local customs, the artist uses the figure of the animal as a pretext for an exercise in pure pictorial tension, aligning himself with the tradition of Picasso or Saura, where the bull is a vehicle of brute force and tragedy, not a decorative image.

The composition is a centrifugal explosion. Against the white of the paper, a visceral red stain acts as an atmosphere of combat—blood or sand—applied with rapid sweeps and washes that create depth. Against this convulsive background, Ros Blasco casts the "Brau" (bull, in Catalan) with thick, almost calligraphic black strokes that define the horns and back of the moving animal. The use of the solid green dot in the upper area is fascinating; a purely geometric visual anchor that balances the organic chaos of the scene, providing a chromatic coolness that contrasts with the warmth of the red.

The piece is resolved through synthesis. There are no superfluous anatomical details; the artist captures the charge, the kinetic energy of the animal spinning on its axis. The word "BRAU" written in the lower left corner not only titles the work but is also graphically integrated, reinforcing the poster-like or visual manifesto-like character that much of Ros Blasco's work from this period possesses.

WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY?

• Relevance/Signature: Signed and dated 1990, a key year for the consolidation of the author's style. The inclusion of the handwritten title "BRAU" gives it a specific local and linguistic character.

• Uniqueness/Rareness: It's difficult to find bullfighting representations that work in modern settings without seeming "outdated." This work achieves this thanks to its abstract aggression and contemporary execution.

• Aesthetics/Decoration: The red-black-white trio is visually unbeatable. It has a dramatic force that works very well as a centerpiece in an office, a minimalist living room, or a space with a masculine character.

• Support/Condition: The high grammage paper has perfectly withstood the load of paint and moisture from the mixed technique, without showing serious undulations.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Author: Miguel Ros Blasco.

• Title/Theme: "Brau" (Bull).

• Time period: 1990.

• Technique and Support: Mixed media on paper.

• Dimensions: 60 x 50 cm.

• Signature: Handwritten "M. Ros 90" (lower right corner). Titled "BRAU" (lower left corner).

• Provenance: Private collection.

• Condition: Excellent. Saturated colors and clean paper.

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THE WORKSHOP NOTE

What makes this work stand out in our selection is its ability to modernize an icon without taming it. Ros Blasco omits any embellishment to focus exclusively on muscular tension and attack. It's fast-paced painting, executed with a graphic instinct that functions almost like a warning sign on the wall. A piece designed for those who seek character and visual vibrancy over a gentle narrative.

Includes Collector's Dossier: This work is delivered accompanied by a technical sheet and historical context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.