Simbiosis (Symbiosis)

© Estate of Gunther Gerzso

Simbiosis (Symbiosis)

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Simbiosis (Symbiosis),

1996

Gunther Gerzso, Mexican, 1915–2000
2001-72
Gerszo’s architectonic abstract paintings reflect myriad sources, including the bold sculptural style of the modernist architect Le Corbusier, which Gerzso absorbed during his formative years in Switzerland. He integrated bright colors and motifs reminiscent of those found in the art of the ancient Americas with Surrealist compositional elements, such as the geometric planes seen here that take on the appearance of an uncanny landscape.

Information

Title
Simbiosis (Symbiosis)
Dates

1996

Maker
Gunther Gerzso
Medium
Oil on pressed wood panel
Dimensions
64 × 53.4 cm (25 3/16 × 21 in.) frame: 80.6 × 69.8 × 6.4 cm (31 3/4 × 27 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of David L. Meginnity, Class of 1958
Object Number
2001-72
Place Made

North America, Mexico, Mexico City

Signatures
Signed and dated in black ink, lower right: Gerzso | 96
Inscription
in black ink, verso: "Simbiosis" Gerzso IV. 92 II. 96
Culture
Mexican
Type
oil paintings, paintings
Materials
panel (wood), oil paint
Subject
landscapes (representations)

Latin American Masters, Santa Monica, CA by 2000; sold to David L. Meginnity, Class of 1958; by bequest in 2001 to the Princeton University Art Museum.

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