Rufino Tamayo

Tamayo believed, “Art, like culture, is international. It’s the result of many parts to which we add our own tones.” "Deux têtes, Mujeres" suite incorporates the artist's Mexican identity and international influences, such as Cubism, to explore form through fragmented compositions and moody color palettes. The woman in this lithograph, though modern in form, is especially symbolic of Tamayo’s native land, Oaxaca, and its ancient civilizations. She is wearing the traditional Tehuana headdress called "Resplandor" (Huipil Grande): sometimes referred to as a "starched halo," that frames the face and flows over the shoulders. It is commonly used for religious ceremonies and important social events.