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Ricardo de SilvaWomen in Purple and Shadow - Figurative Composition in Acrylic on Paper1980s
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Nun in the Shadows - Figurative Composition in Acrylic on Paper
A dark abstracted portrait by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is abstracted swatches of purple, grey, and yellow, with a few other colors. On top of the patches of color, there is a line drawing of a nun, with her head bowed.
Unsigned but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. (Certified to be by the artist)
Paper size: 30"H x 22"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:1980s
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
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- Condition:Artwork is in very good condition with slight tonal aging on edges of the paper.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: DBH84891stDibs: LU54212050092
Ricardo 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.
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