This intricate mixed media work is executed in the surrealist and expressionistic style of Roberto Fabelo, one of Cuba's most celebrated contemporary artists. Known for his "pequeños gigantes" and his ability to blend human anatomy with fantastical, zoomorphic elements, Fabelo’s influence is seen here in the meticulous line work and the grotesque yet captivating transformation of the subject. The composition features a central figure with exaggerated, elongated features and delicate, insect-like appendages, characteristic of his explorations into the subconscious and the animalistic nature of humanity.

The work utilizes a warm, sepia-toned palette with fine hatching and cross-hatching that creates a sense of aged parchment or a historical anatomical sketch. Fabelo’s mastery of the grotesque is evident in the fluid merging of organic textures and the dream-like, atmospheric quality of the background. This piece captures the whimsical and often dark narrative depth that defines his contribution to contemporary Cuban art. The reverse of the frame bears a vintage identification tag and an "Art Coco Corp" gallery label.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 9" H x 7" W

• Artist: Roberto Fabelo

• Origin: Cuba

• Medium: Mixed media on paper

• Condition: Good contemporary condition; housed in a vintage gilt frame with some minor surface wear.

Roberto Fabelo, Cuban Contemporary Art, Surrealism, expressionism, mixed media on paper, zoomorphism, anatomical sketch, contemporary realism, Havana artist, Art Coco Corp.