The artwork, titled “Head and Varnish,” created by Antoni Tàpies in 1990, is a part of the Art Informel movement and falls within the figurative genre.
This piece showcases a complex interplay of materials and textures. The dominant feature is a large, organic, yellowish-brown form that occupies much of the canvas. This form contains several distinct areas marked by concentric patterns that appear to be tactile in nature, suggesting a topographical or geological influence. A dark, cross-like shape appears on the left side, juxtaposed with the light background and contributing to the artwork’s enigmatic quality. The bottom section of the work features erratic greyish strokes and a signature, adding to the piece’s layered composition. The overall abstract and textured approach is characteristic of Tàpies’ unique style within the Art Informel movement.
