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What was Alfaro Siqueiros famous for?
Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros is famous for his paintings and murals in the vein of social realism during the 20th century. One of the most famous Mexican muralists, his works are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted David Alfaro Siqueiros pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
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Homage a Gerald Kramer Femme qui Marche - Lithograph by David A.Siqueiros - 1971
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in Roma, IT
Hommage a Gerald Kramer Femme qui Marche is a contemporary artwork realized by David Alfaro Siqueiros in 1971. Mixed colored lithograph. Hand signed on the lower right margin Arti...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Tierra Roja" from the "Mexican suite"
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tierra Roja" from "The Mexican Suite" is an original colors lithograph on Arches paper by renown Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Emiliano Zapata, Original Social Realism Painting
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974) Mexican Title: Emiliano Zapata Medium: Pyroxylin on Wood Panel, Signed Lower Right Size: Unframed 35” x 49”,...
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Wood Panel

DAMA NEGRA
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in Santa Monica, CA
DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS (1896 – 1974) DAMA NEGRA 1937-1945 (Williams 8) Transfer lithograph, signed and no. 38-EE/50 and dated 1945. 13 5/8 x 19 3/16”. Very large full margins,, sheet 29 x 21 ½”. Stamped lower sheet edge “Original Lithograph” It is difficult to determine the various editions of Siqueiros’ prints. He would often reprint small editions of his early prints over time. Some of these were transfer lithographs in reverse and slightly smaller. These are sometimes numbered E/E “Edicion Especial”. Reba Williams discusses the problems with identifying editions in her catalog “Mexican Prints...
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Canto General by Pablo Neruda, suite of 10
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in Warren, NJ
signed and editioned 40/200 in lower margins of each Canto General was Pablo Neruda's tenth book of poems, first published in Mexico in 1950, and illustrated with designs by his frie...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Machu Pichu" - Black and Grey Lithograph #10/200
By David Alfaro Siqueiros
Located in Soquel, CA
"Machu Pichu" - Black and Grey Lithograph #10/200 Bold black and grey lithograph by David Alfaro Sequeiros (Mexican, 1896-1974). This piece is a high contrast, abstracted landscape....
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1940s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

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