This evocative mixed media watercolor by Yaguë, titled Cupids (1996), presents a poetic and slightly surreal narrative rendered with delicate economy of line and tone. Executed in watercolor with mixed media elements on hand-torn paper, the composition juxtaposes a towering, almost totemic vertical structure with miniature figures, horsemen, robed onlookers, and playful cupids, circling its base.
The restrained palette of sepia, umber, and soft washes gives the work an antique, timeless quality, while the whimsical figures introduce a quiet humor and allegorical depth. The scale contrast between the monumental form and the diminutive human and mythic characters suggests themes of power, ritual, and observation, hallmarks of late 20th-century figurative symbolism.
The artwork is professionally framed, preserving the integrity of the deckled edges and enhancing its verticality, making it a striking statement piece for collectors of modern figurative and narrative works.
Cupids is a compelling example of Yaguë’s narrative-driven mixed media work from the mid-1990s, a period noted for its refined symbolism and confident compositional restraint. The vertical format, hand-torn paper, and subtle humor elevate the piece beyond decorative art into thoughtful visual storytelling. For collectors, this work offers both aesthetic distinction and long-term appeal: a signed, dated artwork that bridges modern figurative tradition with mythic and allegorical themes, ideal for those seeking originality, depth, and quiet investment value in contemporary works on paper.
Details
Artist: Yaguë
Title: Cupids
Year: 1996
Medium: Mixed Media Watercolor on paper
Sight Size: 14" x 39"
Frame Size: 22.5" x 48.5"
Condition: Very good, professionally framed and ready to hang
This evocative mixed media watercolor by Yaguë, titled Cupids (1996), presents a poetic and slightly surreal narrative rendered with delicate economy of line and tone. Executed in watercolor with mixed media elements on hand-torn paper, the composition juxtaposes a towering, almost totemic vertical structure with miniature figures, horsemen, robed onlookers, and playful cupids, circling its base.
The restrained palette of sepia, umber, and soft washes gives the work an antique, timeless quality, while the whimsical figures introduce a quiet humor and allegorical depth. The scale contrast between the monumental form and the diminutive human and mythic characters suggests themes of power, ritual, and observation, hallmarks of late 20th-century figurative symbolism.
The artwork is professionally framed, preserving the integrity of the deckled edges and enhancing its verticality, making it a striking statement piece for collectors of modern figurative and narrative works.
Cupids is a compelling example of Yaguë’s narrative-driven mixed media work from the mid-1990s, a period noted for its refined symbolism and confident compositional restraint. The vertical format, hand-torn paper, and subtle humor elevate the piece beyond decorative art into thoughtful visual storytelling. For collectors, this work offers both aesthetic distinction and long-term appeal: a signed, dated artwork that bridges modern figurative tradition with mythic and allegorical themes, ideal for those seeking originality, depth, and quiet investment value in contemporary works on paper.
Details
Artist: Yaguë
Title: Cupids
Year: 1996
Medium: Mixed Media Watercolor on paper
Sight Size: 14" x 39"
Frame Size: 22.5" x 48.5"
Condition: Very good, professionally framed and ready to hang
