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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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La Casa Vivienda
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“LA CASA VIVENDA” Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “La Casa Vivenda” circa 1991. Image size 18.38 x 25 inches and the paper size 21.75 x 29.38 inches. Printed in an edition of 100 this impression is inscribed “70/100” - the 70th impression of 100. This impression is 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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1990s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

New York Skies.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez returned to the urban skyline time and again. His passion for the everchanging sky took hold during the 1980's working the ruled lines of the skyscraper in just enough...
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1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

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India Ink, Oil, Watercolor

Pink FLowers, Signed Crayon on Paper Still Life by Emilio Sanchez
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Emilio Sanchez was born in Camagüey, Cuba in 1921. He began his artistic training at the Art Students League in 1944 when he moved to New York City where he lived until he died in 19...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon

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

Green Grass, Signed Crayon on Paper Still Life by Emilio Sanchez
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Emilio Sanchez was born in Camagüey, Cuba in 1921. He began his artistic training at the Art Students League in 1944 when he moved to New York City where he lived until he died in 19...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon

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

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