Antonio Ruiz “El Corzo”
Títeres
1933
Temple on masonite
29 x 21 cm
FEMSA Collection
“El Corzo” illustrated scenes from the Mexican imagination in several of his works. Títeres [Puppets] is a scene within a scene. At first glance, the viewer sees three characters (an adult and two children) moving puppets. However, upon closer inspection, a series of questions arise: where are the strings that move the puppets? Which puppets does the title refer to?
Beyond the unknowns the composition presents are theatrical elements. One can appreciate the influence of the artist’s experience as a film and theater set designer, as he integrates storytelling components.
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