The artwork is titled “For Manolete,” created by Nathan Oliveira in 1958. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is categorized within the figurative genre.
The artwork presents a solitary figure, rendered with expressive, vigorous brushwork that evokes a striking sense of movement and emotion. The background is predominantly dark, contrasting sharply with the warmer tones that define the figure and the foreground. Hints of red and orange, particularly in the lower section of the canvas, suggest tension and intensity, while the figure itself appears both ghostly and dynamic, almost merging with the surrounding shadows. This interplay between the abstract and the discernible elements exemplifies Oliveira’s contribution to Neo-Expressionist figurative art, capturing both the physical presence and the psychological depth of the subject.
