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Ricardo de SilvaAbstract Expressionist Self Portrait in in Acrylic and Pastel on Paper1986
1986
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Abstract Expressionist Self Portrait in in Acrylic and Pastel on Paper
A colorful abstracted self portrait painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A face with two different colored eyes is hidden in an abstract composition. The composition is in bold, contrasting shades of red, blue, and black, with highlights in white.
Signed and dated in the lower right: R. de Silva 3-8-86
Paper size: 19"H x 12.5"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: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)
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- Condition:Artwork is in very good condition. Some slight wrinkling to paper due to the thickness of paint.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: DBH86811stDibs: LU54212581932
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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