Alfredo Monasterio (1930-1994) "abstract Face"

Alfredo Monasterio (1930-1994) was a Spanish surrealist painter, active primarily in the 1960s. His works from this period are characterized by dreamlike compositions and abstract forms. Monasterio's paintings from 1962 often feature surrealist motifs, with organic elements and flowing forms. He primarily used oil paint on canvas, which allowed him to create rich textures and subtle nuances. For example, one of his works from 1962 shows abstract forms evoking imaginary landscapes, with earthy colors and sharp contrasts. Another painting from the same year features indistinct figures blending into a mysterious environment, typical of his surrealist style. This painting is a print on coated canvas, the surface is smooth and evokes a photographic print. In the 1960s, some surrealist and experimental artists used photochemical and optical processes to create abstract images sometimes close to the photogram. Dimensions 60 x 50 cm Signed and dated 62 lower left.