#45811 Antonio Cano Correa

The drawing presents a fragmented portrait set against a dark background. The figures face is rendered in a simplified, almost mask-like style, with large, almond-shaped eyes that dominate the composition. These eyes convey a sense of melancholy or introspection, their downward gaze suggesting sadness or resignation. The mouth is reduced to a thin line, further contributing to an overall impression of quiet suffering.
The artist has employed a limited palette of colors – primarily greens, oranges, browns, and blues – applied in broad strokes that emphasize the drawing’s raw, expressive quality. These hues are not used naturalistically; instead, they contribute to the emotional intensity of the piece. The green tones surrounding the face create a sense of confinement or enclosure, while the orange highlights suggest an underlying tension or anxiety.
The figure is partially enveloped within what appears to be a draped cloth or shawl, rendered with angular lines and overlapping planes. This element adds another layer of complexity, potentially symbolizing concealment, mourning, or a burden carried by the subject. The fragmented nature of the form – the way the face seems broken into geometric shapes – suggests a psychological disintegration or a sense of being fractured.
The signature in the lower left corner, Milton Canuto 27, provides a temporal anchor to the work, placing it within a specific historical context. However, beyond this factual detail, the drawing’s power lies in its ability to evoke universal emotions – loss, grief, and the fragility of human existence – through a deliberate distortion of form and an evocative use of color. The overall effect is one of profound emotional depth conveyed through a minimalist aesthetic.