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The Doctor
1939
oil on canvas
Collection of Stanley and Pearl Goodman, a promised gift to the NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The war period also proved personally challenging for Tamayo and his wife, Olga. During the late 1930s and early 1940s, Olga endured two miscarriages and suffered from psychological problems that led to her hospitalization. The Doctor may relate to these intimate crises. The figure's stare, large hands, and lit cigarette conjure an intense conversation that point to Olga's delicate health. |