A la Carga 1963

Guillermo Silva Santamaría's 1963 print, "A la Carga," depicts a knight in armor on a red, stylized horse. The dynamic composition, with the horse leaping forward and the knight holding a spear, evokes a sense of action and movement. Santamaría's unique approach to form and color creates a bold and expressive image reminiscent of Art Deco, yet infused with a contemporary sensibility. The print exemplifies Santamaría's mastery of printmaking techniques, particularly woodcut and linocut, with their distinct use of line and texture.