#37231 Florencio Aguilera

The painting presents a bovine figure rendered in a style characterized by bold simplification and expressive brushwork. Here we see an animal – likely a bull or similar livestock – depicted in profile, dominating the composition. The artist has employed a palette dominated by warm tones: ochre, burnt sienna, and reddish-browns form the bulk of the coloration, with touches of pink and cream providing subtle contrast within the background.
The application of paint is vigorous; thick impasto creates texture and emphasizes the physicality of the subject. Lines are not delicate or precise but rather assertive and somewhat jagged, outlining the animal’s form in a manner that suggests both strength and a degree of unrestrained energy. The artist has deliberately flattened perspective, reducing depth cues to focus attention on the animals presence within the picture plane.
The background is ambiguous, appearing as an abstract arrangement of color fields rather than a representational landscape. This lack of specific context contributes to the painting’s sense of immediacy and isolates the animal, elevating it to a symbolic status. The signature in the upper right corner – Flaviano Asquiera 81 – provides chronological anchoring but does not detract from the works inherent visual impact.
Subtextually, the painting seems to explore themes of primal power and resilience. The bull, a recurring motif in art history representing virility, strength, and untamed nature, is presented here with an almost monumental presence. The simplified form and forceful brushstrokes suggest a deliberate attempt to distill the essence of this animal – not merely its physical appearance but also its inherent spirit. Theres a sense of contained energy; the animal appears poised, ready for action, yet held within the confines of the canvas. This tension between potential movement and static representation adds another layer of complexity to the work’s interpretation. The overall effect is one of raw emotion conveyed through simplified form and expressive technique.