Jinete, 2008
Lithograph on cardstock
Edition 3/20
11 x 10 in (27.94 x 25.4 cm)

In Jinete, Nelson Domínguez offers an intimate and symbolic interpretation of the rider figure, moving away from traditional heroic representation and entering a more psychological and emotional terrain. The tightly framed composition concentrates attention on the relationship between human and horse, merging them into a unified expressive field.

Earthy tones and deep greens, combined with vigorous, layered line work, create a dense atmosphere in which drawing becomes both structure and emotion. The horse functions not merely as a narrative element, but as an extension of the rider’s inner world—suggesting themes of control, vulnerability, and introspection.

The use of chiaroscuro and graphic density reinforces the dramatic intensity characteristic of Domínguez’s mature language within contemporary Cuban printmaking. The limited edition 3/20 underscores the exclusivity of the piece within his 21st-century graphic production.