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Martin SaldanaThe Train, Vintage Vibrant Folk Art Oil Painting with Bold Colorful Details1953-1965
1953-1965
$8,500
£6,424.95
€7,383.41
CA$11,836.20
A$13,167.29
CHF 6,902.46
MX$160,901.01
NOK 87,894.16
SEK 82,740.19
DKK 55,114.32
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Discover the vibrant world of Martin Saldana, a talented Mexican-American folk artist known for his captivating rustic and naïve style. This original painting, titled "The Train", was created between 1950 and 1965 and offers a striking visual narrative. The artwork portrays a train weaving its way through a lush landscape, surrounded by towering trees and lively birds. The natural beauty of the scene is brought to life through Saldana’s bold use of color.
Rendered in oil on cardboard, the painting showcases a rich and expressive palette that includes shades of green, brown, black, violet, blue, yellow, and orange. The combination of these colors captures both the vibrancy and simplicity characteristic of Saldana’s folk art style.
This one-of-a-kind piece is titled on the reverse and is presented in a custom frame designed to protect and enhance its beauty. The frame’s outer dimensions measure 35 ¼ x 29 ¼ x 1 ¼ inches, while the image itself spans 27 ¾ x 21 ¾ inches. The frame is equipped with UV70 protectant glass, ensuring the artwork remains protected from harmful sunlight while maintaining its vivid colors for years to come.
Perfect for collectors of Mexican-American art and folk art enthusiasts, "The Train" is a stunning example of mid-century Mexican-American artistry and a must-have for anyone seeking to add an authentic, eye-catching piece to their collection.
- Creator:Martin Saldana (1874 - 1965, Mexican)
- Creation Year:1953-1965
- Dimensions:Height: 35.25 in (89.54 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:Very good to excellent vintage condition, detailed condition report is available upon request.
- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 261221stDibs: LU27315578532
Martin Saldana
Born in 1874, Saldaña grew up at Rancho Neuvo in Mexico. In 1950, at the age of 76, he began attending children's art classes at the Denver Art Museum. For the next fitfteen years, Saldaña Imaginatively documented whimsical memories from his childhood in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, portraying ranch life, landscapes, and his great love of animals. The prolific artist painted every day, completing a new piece about every three days and amassing an impressive body of work for the former cook at the Denver landmark, the Brown Palace Hotel. Saldaña’s vibrant palette and geometric figures are reminiscent of the tapestries of his Mexican heritage and the paintings, primarily in oil, are innocent and endearing. Saldaña is considered to be a outsider artist, a folk artist who is self-taught, whose work is simple, direct, and high personal. Works Held: Denver Art Museum, University of Wyoming Art Museum, The Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, International Folk Art Museum, Neuss In Aberthor Museum, Stedelijk Museum ©David Cook Galleries, LLC
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