Otto Aguiar

My Moment With You

2006

Elegant outdoor dining, in the forefront, composed of three women and a man, seated by a French Versailles-style lake: urns, manicured trees, and water lilies, giving an air of tranquility and repose. By the Lake...

This lovely painting by Otto Aguiar depicts five elegantly presented, life-size figures seated on a Botanical Garden bench, that leads to an alluring tropical dimension beyond the ar...

Opulent rendition of the historic Bahamian Inn, Graycliff. A party of four is surrounded by massive, gold-leaf-embellished pillars, flowers, and delicacies for a festive occasion. ...

A striking female figure in profile. Dramatic black background, in sharp contrast with the porcelain, chiseled features, inspired by the artist’s lovely daughter as a child. Vibrant ...

A beautiful acrylic on silk brocade with a gold leaf-covered frame made by Impiglia himself, an artist whose value has only increased over the years. Born in Rome, Impiglia moved to New York in the ‘70s, where he established a signature style on the shoulders of Futurism and Cubism, his technical skill underpinning his eclecticism and allowing him to indulge in an appetite for complexity. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries around the world and is part of prominent collections including that of The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Absolut Art...

Acrylic painting

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 30.00" x 24.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

Original acrylic painting with raised texture on canvas. Hand signed on front by Otto Aguiar. Canvas is framed. Frame size approx 34 x 28 inches. Canvas size 27 x 21 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Otto de Souza Aguiar (Brazilian 1938–2006), the son of a highly respected Brazilian general, graduated with honors and was awarded a Master's Degree in Graphic Art and Drawing from the University of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After teaching drawing and design to aspiring architects, Otto began the extensive travels through Europe that were his induction into the world of High Fashion and Interior Design. As one of Brazil's top models, his engagements took him to Milan, Paris, and London. There, with his assignments in Harper's Bazaar Italia and others of the world's most prestigious publications, Aguiar developed an inspired aesthetic perception, which manifests itself boldly in his dramatic blending of sumptuous color, texture and gilding. Uncompromising in his thirst for creativity, Otto has combined his vast fashion and theatrical background with his diversified experience in the Visual Arts. Thus, his work has been characterized by the portrayal of elegance and grace. His inner tranquility manifests in his paintings as he recaptures the lush topical beauty of the Brazilian beaches...