Enrique Senis-Oliver Spanish, b.1936
Male Nude with Mantilla, 1976

£1,500

Oil on canvas
Signed and dated titled (lower right)
26.5cm × 26.5cm (34.5cm × 34.5cm framed)

Born in Valencia, by the 1960s, Senis-Oliver had already found success, exhibiting in many European countries. 1961, he moved to New York. During his time there, he was commissioned to paint murals for the Harkness Theatre in the Lincoln Centre. In the 80s, he moved to Los Angeles, also exhibiting there. His work can be found in many public collections both in the United States and in Europe. He currently lives and works back in native Valencia. In 1993, the Valencia City Hall and the city's museum organized a comprehensive exhibition of his paintings.

A mantilla is a traditional Spanish veil or shawl, typically made of lace or silk, usually worn by women over the head and shoulders. It is particularly popular in Spain and Latin America, often used as a liturgical veil during Catholic services, as well as in other formal or cultural events. By placing it on the male figure, perhaps the artist is subverting traditional ideas of masculinity.