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Gabriel Mayorga
"Reclining Nude"

Circa 1971

About the Item

Here is a pastel on paper work of art by the American artist, Gabriel Humberto Mayorga. Signed and dated lower left 1971. Wrinkling to paper and mild fading due to age. The piece has been rematted and professionally framed in 1.5 inch wide gold leaf frame. Overall 22.5 by 26.5 inches. Mayorga, Gabriel Humberto (March 24, 1911-June 4, 1988) was an American artist. Born in Columbia, South America, Mayorga lived in Bogota attending an engineering institute before working for a magazine Revistas Estrellas. He moved to New York City at the end of the 1930s, and worked for Popular Publications for a few years. Mayorga studied at the National Academy of Design with Leon Kroll and Ivan Olinsky, at the Art Students League, and Grand Central Art School in New York with Harvey Dunn. His preferred media were oil, pastel, watercolor (gouache), epoxy, plastic and polyester plastic.
  • Creator:
    Gabriel Mayorga (1911 - 1988, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1971
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition; contemporary mat and gold leaf frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141962673

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