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A chess board on a background of gray buildings, portraying the king cornered by the horse in dark blue and gray.
The artist turn the final move of chess into a tragedy that occurs in the middle of a city, framing it almost like a murder in cold blood.
Gustavo Montoya was an artist with artistic formation from the beginning of 20th century. He is known for his paintings and engravings of children, still lives and city landscapes, always taking the Mexican tradition. In his work the line is quite important.

Details

  • Title: Jaque Mate
  • Creator: Gustavo Montoya.
  • Creator Lifespan: 1905 - 2003
  • Creator Nationality: Mexican
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Creator Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Date: 1985
  • Date Created: 1985
  • Physical Location: Mexico
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings: Montoya 4/100
  • Physical Dimensions: h76 x w56 cm (Complete)
  • Painter: Gustavo Montoya
  • Origin: Mexico
  • Provenance: Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
  • Type: Printmaking
  • Rights: Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
  • External Link: Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
  • Medium: Lithography

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