A Shrouded Figure Seated Before a Fantastic Skyscraper 1928

Francisco Borges Salas’s “A Shrouded Figure Seated Before a Fantastic Skyscraper” is a 1928 drawing that depicts a cloaked figure sitting before a towering structure. The geometric composition and stylized forms, with shades of gray and brown, are reminiscent of the Art Deco movement. The artwork’s subject matter, a mysterious figure confronted with a monumental architectural design, suggests a sense of awe and the power of modernism. The drawing’s haunting atmosphere and its evocative style contribute to a powerful and contemplative experience for the viewer.