Manuel Alcorlo (Spanish, B. 1935) Carmen, 1970 Drypoint Artist Proof

Drypoint etching on heavy wove paper.
Inscriptions: Signed and dated "m. Alcorlo 70" in pencil, lower right; titled "Carmen" in pencil, lower center; and inscribed "prueba de artista" (Artist's Proof) in pencil, lower
Condition: Generally good; minor age-related toning to the paper margins and light dust beneath the glass. Professionally framed.
Catalogue Note
A master of Spanish contemporary figurative art, Manuel Alcorlo is a celebrated member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. This 1970 etching, titled Carmen, exemplifies Alcorlo’s transition from the classical influences of his Roman period toward a more intimate, psychological draftsmanship. 
Executed as a "Prueba de Artista" (Artist’s Proof), this particular impression shows exceptional clarity in the fine-line hatching and delicate burr of the drypoint. The subject—likely a personal study of the sitter, Carmen—reflects Alcorlo's ability to imbue quiet portraits with a sense of narrative weight. Works from this period are highly sought after by collectors of Spanish Graphic Arts for their technical precision and historical connection to the post-war Madrid art scene.

17" x 21"

Fine Art, Works on Paper

18%

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