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Fernando Zobel (1924 - 1984) Signed and dated '66' (1966, lower left) Oil on canvas 61 x 91.4 cm (24 x 36 in) Literature: Alfonso de la Torre, Rafael Perez-Madero, Fernando Zobel. Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings 1946-1984, Azcona Foundation, Madrid, 2022, no 66-15, p. 328 Provenance: Private Collection, Manila In the mid-1960s, Fernando Zobel embarked on a transformative journey that redefined his artistic career, marking a decisive shift from his earlier 'Serie Negra' (1959 - 1963). This period saw Zobel venture further into the realms of abstraction and minimalism, honing his focus on monochromatic canvases. During these transitional years, Zobel refined his exploration of texture, light, and shadow, adopting a more restrained palette. His works from this era, such as the lot on offer, embody this evolution, serving as a bridge between the 'Serie Negra' and the later 'Serie Blanca' (1975 - 1978). The year 1966 was especially pivotal for Zobel, as he founded and inaugurated the Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol in Cuenca, Spain. This museum, which would expand in the 1970s and was described by MoMA founder and first director Alfred Barr as 'the most beautiful small museum in the world,' played a crucial role in promoting abstract art and solidified Zobel's influence on the modern art scene. Reference: 'Chronology.' Fernando Zobel. https://fernandozobel.es/en/index.html.