Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Ricardo de Silva
"A New Idea" in Blue - Figural Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Paper

1986

About the Item

"A New Idea" in Blue - Figural Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Large blue and red brushstrokes form the structure of this composition, with a seated figure in the misty background. What appears to be a cobalt blue vessel expelling "Ideas" or from the scroll, the figure is holding. Signed and dated in the lower center: R. de Silva 86 Paper size: 30"H x 22.25"W 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: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Artwork is in very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RJA85251stDibs: LU54212075282

More From This Seller

View All
Vintage Burnt Sienna and Cobalt Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique vintage abstract with burnt sienna and cobalt blue expressive strokes by Carmel, California watercolor artist Richard Brace (American, 20th-century...
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Survivor", Abstract Expressionist Figurative in Orange
By Toni Morley
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract expressionist composition with a highly abstracted figural form swirling in a monochromatic orange plane by Toni Morley (American, 20th Century). Titled "Survivor" and signe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"You Go Girl" - Figural Original Oil Pastel and Acrylic On Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract expressionist painting depicting a figurative girl in full party mode by Bay Area figurative artist Carol Bowie (American, 20th C). The figure is made up of multicolored ab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Vintage Latin American School Minimalist Portrait in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage Latin American School titled "Mask" Minimalist Portrait in Acrylic on Paper Fine example of Latin American School minimalist portrait by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A stylized face is shown as a mask, with one eye clearly visible. The other is obscured in shadow. The mask has a slightly open mouth. Signed, dated, and titled along the bottom edge "R de Silva 3.3.86 Mask" Provenance: Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 19"H x 16"W 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...
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Vintage Latin American School Original Minimalist Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage Latin American School Original Abstract Expressionist Painting of Minimalist Face — Acrylic on Paper Gorgeous example of 1980s vintage L...
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Soweto" Figurative Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Red, Black, and Brown Figurative Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The left...
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

You May Also Like

Sisters
By Rocky Hawkins
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an unframed original painting on paper. Rocky Hawkins was born in 1950 in Seattle, Washington and grew up in small towns near the Cascades Mountains. His interest in the myst...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Two Riders Arrive
By Rocky Hawkins
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an unframed original painting on paper. Rocky Hawkins was born in 1950 in Seattle, Washington and grew up in small towns near the Cascades Mountains. His interest in the myst...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Conflict
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

A President Sacred Asshole - Pastel on Paper Black White Brown Red Blue Yellow
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"The sacred asshole president" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of brig...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Marriage of Reason - Painting Pastel on Paper Black White Brown Red Pink Blue
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"Marriage of reason" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and col...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Tasks an Us- Painting Acrylic on Marouflaged Tissue Black White Red Blue
By Simon Richard Halimi
Located in Sofia, BG
"Tasks and us" is an abstract and figurative painting by the French artist Maestro Simon Richard Halimi. Through his art, he has a very sharp and unique style of bright and colorful ...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Recently Viewed

View All