The work “Last Supper” by Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren, one of the most important artists of twentieth-century Surrealism, represents an extraordinary reinterpretation of the celebrated religious subject. In this composition, Matta transforms the traditional scene into a dreamlike and visionary image, where the figures seem to dissolve into an intricate network of lines, gestures, and abstract forms.
The characters, defined by bold and dynamic strokes, emerge from an ochre and white background that heightens the sense of movement and emotional tension. The artist employs graphic mark-making as an expressive language, creating a visual rhythm that unites materiality and spirituality. Furthermore, the presence of floating volumes and distorted bodies suggests the condition of modern humanity, suspended between reality and imagination.
“Last Supper” fully embodies the artistic vision of Matta Echaurren, rooted in introspection and the exploration of mental space. More than a sacred representation, the work becomes a journey into the collective consciousness, where painting is transformed into thought and vision.
Description: Silkscreen on jute canvas, signed lower right and numbered 2/20 lower left; bearing on the reverse the inscription: “Copy 2/20, silkscreen edition limited to 20 copies without intervention by the master – no artist’s proofs or Roman numeral editions exist. Copies numbered 11 to 20 are the property of the artist and not for sale. Printed in Rome by Tommaso Cascella. Copy 2/20, signed and numbered by hand by the artist”, H cm 115×343.
Publications: G. Ferrari Matta, Matta – Index dell’Opera Grafica dal 1969 al 1980, Tipografica Staderini, Pomezia, 1980, illustration no. 76, p. 26.
Provenance: Private Collection – Bologna.
Hammer Price: € 16.250,00
Auction 79 – February 10th 2025 – Modern and Contemporary Art
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