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GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego) - the crime cartel (the blind musician). ca. 1920. (78 x 64 cm). Oil on canvas. Private Collection
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GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego) - the crime cartel (the blind musician). ca. 1920. (78 x 64 cm). Oil on canvas. Private Collection
CUL4863269 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego) - the crime cartel (the blind musician). ca. 1920. (78 x 64 cm). Oil on canvas. Private Collection by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); (add.info.: GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego) - the crime cartel (the blind musician). ca. 1920. (78 x 64 cm). Oil on canvas. Private Collection); Photo © JBP/AIC
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1920 1920s Decade Anxiete Anxiety Appcultura Blind Blindness Cripple Disability Disabled Displays Expressionism Guitar Gutierrez Solana Handicaped Handicapped Person Infirmities Invalid Madrid Private Collection Street Musician Young Person Street View
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This painting by Jose Gutierrez Solana, titled "El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego)" or "The Crime Cartel (The Blind Musician)," captures the raw emotion and societal struggles of early 20th century Spain. The scene depicts a blind musician playing his guitar on the bustling streets of Madrid, surrounded by a diverse crowd of onlookers.
Solana's use of color and expressionism brings to life the anxiety and hardship faced by those living with disabilities during this time period. The vibrant flags hanging overhead contrast starkly with the somber tones used to portray the blind musician, creating a sense of tension and unease in the viewer.
Through this powerful artwork, Solana sheds light on issues of disability, poverty, and social inequality that were prevalent in Spanish society during the 1920s. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in a rapidly changing world.
As we gaze upon this masterpiece from Solana's private collection, we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen in history - a snapshot of humanity at its most vulnerable and resilient. This painting is not just an artistic creation; it is a window into the soul of a nation grappling with its own complexities and contradictions.
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