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What is Emilio Sanchez known for?
Emilio Sanchez is known for his work as a painter who frequently portrayed the facades of buildings. Over the course of his career, he had over 60 solo exhibitions and was included in numerous group shows in museums and galleries in the United States, Latin America and Europe. His art is well represented in private and public collections, including over 30 museums like the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He also received prestigious awards, such as first prize at the 1974 Biennial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Some of his most famous works include Untitled, Bronx Storefront, "La Rumba Supermarket"; Capitolito, Untitled, Washington Monument with Lightning and Una Casita. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Emilio Sanchez art.
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Las Cabanas
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “LAS CABANAS” in 1996-98. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed in pencil. Estate stamped on verso. The...
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1990s Other Art Style More Prints

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Lithograph

Shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“THE SHADOW OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE” Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “Shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge” in 1988. The image size is 21.38 x 30.50 inche...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud" is a mixed media painting on paper (oil and waterbased paint) by artist Emilio Sanchez. It is painted to the paper edge. Emilio Sanchez return...
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1980s Modern Paintings

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Oil, Watercolor

La Casita Azul
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“LA CASITA AZUL” Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “La Casita Azul” circa 1970. The image size is 21.50 x 31.25 inches and the paper size 23.13 x 33 inches. Printed in an edition of 100 this impression is inscribed “91/100” - the 54th impression of 100. Pencil signed in the lower right and inscribed in the lower left. “Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
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Late 20th Century Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Loft Windows
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “Loft Windows” in 1988. This impression is signed and inscribed “48/100” in pencil. The printed Image size is 19.38...
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Late 20th Century Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Emilio Sanchez "Puerta en San Juan" Lithograph
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez Puerta en San Juan, c. 1965 Lithograph Image: 21 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. Sheet: 18 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. Framed: 29 1/4 x 20 3/4 x 1 in. Edition 17 of 50 Numbered, titled, and si...
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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