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Surrealist and Whimsical Watercolor by an unknown Mexican Painter

1960s

This delicate watercolor combines transparent washes of yellow, orange, and green with a network of delicate, linear drawings. A radiant orange sun dominates the upper left, casting ...

With this colorful and minimalist watercolor by the artist Jae Carmichael, we are immersed in the vibrant world of Fauvism, as championed by Henri Matisse. Color above all, and perhaps even more than drawing, is a liberation," serves as a guiding principle in understanding this piece. This artwork serves as a nod to pay homage to Matisse's pioneering approach to color and form, mainly as found in all his cutting work, like his “Book-flowers,” where we witness the systematic arrangement of simplified yet dynamic forms delineated by sharp contours reminiscent of cut-out shapes. The artist's bold experimentation with color is evident, with striking contrasts between different hues—where vibrant yellows boldly clash with deep indigo, and audacious blues stand alongside vibrant greens. Jae Carmichael, much like his Fauvist counterparts, employs broad swathes of pure, vivid colors to evoke emotion and captivate the viewer. This piece, crafted with meticulous attention, showcases the artist's mastery in harnessing the power of color to convey mood and atmosphere. It is signed CC, her last signature. Whether portraying the distinctive petals and pistils of squash blossoms or capturing the essence of simpler floral motifs, the impact of color reigns supreme. In this piece, the subject matter seems to fade into the background, overshadowed by the sheer force and intensity of the artist's chromatic exploration. Born in Los Angeles, California, Jae Carmichael studied at Mills College and earned a BFA from the University of Southern California...

In The Angel of Music, Luis Alberto Solari presents a surreal, symbol-laden tableau where figuration and fantasy merge. At the center, a winged figure in a red cap floats horizontall...

In its endless manifestations, art occupies a unique realm in humanity's quest to express and understand both the existing and the abstract. One of its profound vehicles is painting,...

Vintage Latin American School Original Watercolor C.1960 A fine watercolor signed in the lower right corner (illegible) Watercolor dimensions 1...

Framed colorful surrealist watercolor, signed by artist R.E. Schwelke in 1947. Titled "Landscape #1". Dark stained frame.

Surreal Scene is an original drawing in Pencil, Pastel and Watercolor realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century. Good Conditions. The artwork is depicted through soft...

A vibrant watercolour and ink sketch of a theatre set busy with figures. Well-presented in a striking gloss black frame. Unsigned. On paper.