Harlequin by Ramon Santiago is an intimate 1974 screenprint that explores the traditional commedia dell'arte character through the artist's surrealist and sensual aesthetic. This 11.5 x 8.5 inch print demonstrates Santiago's ability to create compelling imagery on a smaller scale, with intricate detail and rich color that reward close viewing. The harlequin figure, a recurring motif in art history, is transformed through Santiago's 1970s counterculture perspective into a symbol of playfulness, mystery, and liberation. This compact work exemplifies the artist's skill in the screenprint medium and his ability to merge classical artistic themes with contemporary surrealist sensibilities.
