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Ricardo de Silva
Blocks of Color on a Red Field in Acrylic on Textured Paper

1986

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Blocks of Color on a Red Field in Acrylic on Textured Paper Abstract color field composition by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is composed of two blocks of swatches of lighter colors atop a field of red. The two blocks are white, tan, red, purple, and yellow, whereas the red field has tan and brown mixed in. Signed and dated in the bottom left corner: de Silva 86 Paper size: 16"H x 12"W Note: this paper is textured to have the look and feel of canvas. From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg, Alice Robertson Carr, Deborah Eve Alastra, Russell Kelly, and Diana Mark.
  • Creator:
    Ricardo de Silva (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Small puncture holes from where the artist hung the piece. Otherwise, good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH85531stDibs: LU54212134962

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