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Juan Sisay
Folk Painting of Guatemala by Juan Sisay, Signed

20th Century

About the Item

Juan Sisay (Guatemalan, 1921-1989) Untitled, c. 1950-1980 Oil on canvas with decorated frame 10 x 12 in. Framed: 13 3/8 x 15 1/2 in. Signed lower right: Juan Sisay Juan Sisay is recognized as the first 20th century Guatemalan painter of Lake Atitlan. Born in 1921 of an extremely poor, indigenous family, Juan Sisay was destined to continue the work of his ancestors: carrying, by foot, clay portage jars from Lake Atitlan to Antigua, as there was no transportation at the time. During his spare time, Juan used whatever materials he could find to paint. He continued to sharpen his skills under these difficult conditions, until one day, a foreigner who was visiting the lake recognized his talent and offered him a box of oil paint. So began his career as a true artist. In the nineteen-seventies, Juan Sisay became internationally renowned, initially showing his art throughout Central America, followed by expositions in France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Bio sourced from Gaëlle Sévenier's blog.
  • Creator:
    Juan Sisay (1921 - 1989, Guatemalan)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.375 in (33.98 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some marks from stretcher bar and light wear to frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Larchmont, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2211211969912
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