Cante Hondo | Julio Romero de Torres | 1924

Julio Romero de Torres' Cante Hondo (1922–1924) is a deeply symbolic and dramatic painting that captures the raw emotion of flamenco and Spanish folklore. The composition is filled with tragedy, passion, and despair, embodying the essence of "cante jondo"—a deeply expressive and melancholic style of flamenco singing. At the center, a nude woman with a solemn expression stands as an allegory of fate, love, and suffering, holding a guitar, while a black dog looms behind her, symbolizing death. Around her, figures in states of sorrow, betrayal, and heartbreak create a tragic narrative, with a fallen woman in the foreground suggesting a violent or tragic end.

Romero de Torres masterfully blends Symbolism and Spanish Realism, using dramatic contrasts of light and shadow to evoke a haunting and poetic atmosphere, reflecting the depth of human emotion, fate, and the power of music.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm