Joaquín Torres-García Prints

Joaquín Torres-García Prints

Joaquín Torres-García was a pioneering artist whose work synthesized European modernism and Latin American cultural heritage. Through his philosophy of "constructive universalism," he created a timeless visual language that bridged abstraction and symbolism, leaving a profound impact on both global art and the development of modernist movements in the Americas.

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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Basket of Fruit (1930)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Notre Dame (1945)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, New York Street Scene (1920)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, New York Docks (1920)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Constructive jug (1930)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Hôtel de Ville (Palais de Justice) (1927)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Fourteenth Street (Business Town) (1920)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Abstract Forms (1928)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Contraste (1931)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Five-tone constructive (1943)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Abstract Composition (1928)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Cathedral construction (1931)
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Joaquín Torres-García Print, Abstract design
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Egon Schiele Print, House Wall on the River (1915)
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Egon Schiele Print, Dr. Hugo Koller (Psychiatrist)(1918)
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Egon Schiele Print, Dead City III (City on the Blue River III) (1911)
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Egon Schiele Print, Crescent of Houses II (1915)
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Egon Schiele Print, Apartment of Leopold and Marie Czihaczek (1907)
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Egon Schiele Print, The Lyricist (1911)
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Egon Schiele Print, The Family
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Egon Schiele Print, Setting Sun (1913)
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Egon Schiele Print, Self-Seer II (Death And Man) (1911)
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Egon Schiele Print, Seated Male Nude (Self-Portrait)
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Egon Schiele Print, Reinerbub (portrait of Herbert Reiner)
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Egon Schiele Print, Eduard Kosmack (Publisher)
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Egon Schiele Print, Cardinal and Nun (Caress)
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Egon Schiele Print, Autumn Tree in Stirred Air (Winter Tree) (1912)
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Georg Achen Print, The Dream Window in the Old Liselund Castle
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Georg Achen Print, View of a Danish landscape in summer
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Georg Achen Print, Summer landscape with a thatched farm
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Georg Achen Print, Street view with a woman and a man in conversation
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Georg Achen Print, Scenery from a forest lake with ducks and ducklings
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Georg Achen Print, From the skerries of Sweden
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Joaquín Torres-García was a trailblazer who wove together diverse artistic movements into a singular vision that transcended borders. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1874, he spent much of his life in Europe, where his work absorbed and transformed the prevailing styles of the day. His art is a dynamic interplay of influences, ranging from Catalan Modernism to Cubism and Constructivism, all of which he synthesized into his own distinct visual language. Torres-García’s deep fascination with universal symbols and the ancient past was evident in his creation of a symbolic constructivist style. He saw art as a universal language, capable of connecting disparate cultures and histories through its elemental forms. Central to Torres-García’s philosophy was the idea of "constructive universalism," which sought to unite abstraction with timeless symbols drawn from pre-Columbian art, indigenous traditions, and classical antiquity. This approach was not merely aesthetic but philosophical, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity across time and space. His works, with their grids of geometric forms and symbolic motifs, invite viewers to see beyond the surface and consider the deeper harmonies that bind human experience. Throughout his career, Torres-García sought to bring modernist ideals to the Americas while maintaining a dialogue with Europe’s avant-garde. His return to Uruguay in 1934 marked a turning point, as he committed himself to nurturing a uniquely Latin American modernism. He founded the "Taller Torres-García," a collective that championed the values of constructive art and influenced generations of artists in the region. This initiative reflected his belief in art as a transformative force, not only for individuals but for societies. Torres-García’s legacy is as much about his art as it is about his vision of cultural synthesis. His works—whether paintings, sculptures, or theoretical writings—are a testament to his tireless exploration of how art can transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. Today, his influence endures, celebrated for its profound commitment to bridging the universal and the local, the ancient and the modern, in a way that remains strikingly relevant.