{"product_id":"rofer-roberto-fernandez-tras-el-telon-cronica-sovietica-ilustracion-original-de-prensa-tecnica-mixta","title":"ROFER (ROBERTO FERNÁNDEZ) | BEHIND THE CURTAIN (SOVIET CHRONICLE) | ORIGINAL PRESS ILLUSTRATION | MIXED MEDIA","description":"\u003ch1\u003eROFER (ROBERTO FERNÁNDEZ) | BEHIND THE CURTAIN (SOVIET CHRONICLE) | ORIGINAL PRESS ILLUSTRATION | MIXED MEDIA\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eA piece of graphic journalism that captures, with the irony and speed of a born illustrator, the atmosphere of secrecy behind the Iron Curtain.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePhotojournalist\u003c\/b\u003e Roberto Fernández \"Rofer\" (1927–2020) was one of the great illustrators of the Spanish press in the 20th century. His agile pen documented current events in historic publications such as \u003ci\u003eABC\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlanco y Negro\u003c\/i\u003e . This work is not a cabinet painting; it is an \u003cb\u003eoriginal illustration\u003c\/b\u003e conceived for reproduction (possibly as a section header, feature cover, or book cover). The handwritten title \"TRAS EL CETÓN...\" (Behind the Curtain...) makes an unmistakable reference to the \"Iron Curtain\" and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Analysis: The Spy's Gaze\u003c\/b\u003e The composition is theatrical and narrative. A male character—probably an \u003ci\u003ealter ego\u003c\/i\u003e of the journalist or the artist himself—wearing the characteristic fur hat ( \u003ci\u003eushanka\u003c\/i\u003e ) and glasses, parts heavy blue curtains to take notes. His gaze, directed at the viewer, makes us complicit in what he is observing\/investigating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e In the background, Rofer places Moscow's quintessential icon: the bulbous domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, rendered with quick ink strokes and splashes of color that suggest the architecture without dwelling on academic detail. The technique is mixed: watercolor or gouache for the large masses of color (the drapery, the clothing) and India ink or marker to outline the contours with a nervous and efficient graphic style, typical of someone working against the printing press's clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod Document:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond its aesthetic value, it is a testament to 20th-century geopolitics as seen through the Spanish press. It captures the mystery and fascination that the USSR exerted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eLarge Format:\u003c\/b\u003e At almost 70 cm high, it is an illustration of unusually large dimensions, giving it a much greater presence on the wall than the usual press cartoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/b\u003e Since it is the original (not the print), the underlying pencil strokes, the freshness of the watercolor, and the hand lettering of the title are appreciated, elements that are lost in the printed reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eCult Signature:\u003c\/b\u003e Rofer is a benchmark for collectors of Spanish illustration and classic comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rofer (Roberto Fernández, 1927–2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTitle \/ Topic:\u003c\/b\u003e Behind the Curtain (Journalist in Moscow).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eYear\/Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1970-1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed media on cardboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 69.5 x 49.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"Rofer\" vertically in the center left area. Handwritten title in the upper right area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Acceptable. The central image and colors are in excellent condition, vibrant and fresh. There are some \u003ci\u003efoxing\u003c\/i\u003e and dirt spots on the right margin, outside the main illustration, typical of newsprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day money-back guarantee to inspect the work in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e THE WORKSHOP NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e This work amuses and fascinates me in equal measure. It has that cinematic quality of 70s spy films. Rofer had a unique ability to characterize people with just a few lines; look at the journalist's expression, a mixture of curiosity and caution. It's a perfect piece for an office or a library because it speaks of investigation, travel, and history. It's not just a drawing; it's a chronicle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52804294869325,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0080.jpg?v=1763659488","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/rofer-roberto-fernandez-tras-el-telon-cronica-sovietica-ilustracion-original-de-prensa-tecnica-mixta","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}