Liliana Barbagelata — El asunto de la infamante siesta perdida, 1988

The work is signed “Liliana Barbagelata” and dated “1988”.

Sizes:
Frame: 41 × 56 cm | 16.1 × 22 in
Artwork: 21.5 × 31.5 cm | 8.5 × 12.4 in

This expressive and narrative work by Liliana Barbagelata is a striking example of her figurative style, blending delicate ink line work with gestural applications of color. The composition features a group of stylized figures, suggesting a social or theatrical scene that feels both intimate and slightly surreal. The artist incorporates text into the artwork, with the title “EL ASUNTO DE LA INFAMANTE SIESTA PERDIDA (¡es espantoso!)” clearly inscribed within the image. The use of mixed media—combining ink and acrylic—creates a rich, layered aesthetic on paper, characteristic of Barbagelata’s evocative approach to storytelling through visual arts.

Private Collection, Barcelona

The artwork is in good condition, presented in a green-toned decorative frame and protected under glass. The reverse side includes a label from “e Peñas MARCS I QUADRES” in Barcelona, as well as an identification label from “QUINTA DAS CRUZADAS” confirming the artist, title, and medium.

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