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Ricardo de SilvaVintage Latin American School Original Painting of Artist’s Self Portraitc. 1986
c. 1986
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Vintage Latin American School Original Minimalist Painting of Artist’s Self Portrait in Acrylic on Paper
Oustandingminimalist self portrait by California-based Latin American artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The artist has represented himself is a stylized manner, yet is quite recognizable due to his beard and dark curly hair. He is wearing red clothing that contrasts nicely against the dark background.
Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work.
No frame.
Paper size: 19"H x 16"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:c. 1986
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
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- Condition:very good condition. Wear consistent with vintage age. Some mild rippling at the edges from the artist's use of water-based paint.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: DBH9024 FS1stDibs: LU54213734992
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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