Emilio Sanchez Art
Cuban, 1921-1999
Emilio Sanchez was born in Camagüey, Cuba in 1921. He began his artistic training at the Art Students League in 1944 when he moved to New York City where he lived until he died in 1999. However, it was in Cuba that he became fascinated with the play of light and shadow on colored forms that became a dominant characteristic of his works. His early works of the 1950s are stylized and figurative depicting themes such as portraits of friends and models, views of New York and tropical landscapes.
In the 1960s his works became significantly more abstract, though always maintaining a strong sense of naturalism. It is during this decade that his work matured into an individual vision and when he began to develop his well-known paintings of houses and architectural themes. These architectural works stand out for their simplified forms where all superfluous details are eliminated. Stripped down to their essence these structures acquire universal meaning. Here he captured the effect of light on color making it vibrant. Despite the fact that his buildings are often devoid of visible inhabitants, they hold a strong living presence of their own.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s he further explored architectural themes by traveling to countries around the Mediterranean. For example in Morocco he was impressed by the stark white vernacular buildings. He also produced streamlined geometric views of New York skyscrapers. These architectural works probably come closest to the works of Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe and Charles Sheeler in their abstracted stillness of the built environment. In addition to the architectural works Sanchez explored a variety of themes selected for their strong compositional value such as still lifes of fruits and flowers, sailboats, clotheslines and sunsets over the Hudson River. Different from his linear renderings of buildings these other works demonstrate his versatility in painting looser amorphous forms. In the 1990s Sanchez's attention focused more on New York urban scenes of storefronts, garages and skyscrapers.
An artist with an independent voice and international acclaim, Sanchez has had over sixty solo exhibitions and has been included in numerous group shows in museums and galleries in the United States, Latin America and Europe. His art is well represented in private and public collections including over thirty museums like the New York Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He has also received prestigious awards as first prize at the 1974 Biennial in San Juan, Puerto Rico.to
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UNTITLED (HOUSE WITH CHILDREN ON THE ROOF)
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in Portland, ME
Sanchez, Emilio (American, born Cuba, 1921-1999). UNTITLED (HOUSE WITH CHILDREN ON THE ROOF). Watercolor on paper, not dated. Signed in pencil, lower right. 29 3/8 x 22 inches. In ex...
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Mid-20th Century Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Watercolor
Sol de Mediodia
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “SOL de MEDIODIA” in 1996-98. This unsigned impression came to us directly from the Sanchez estate. Estate stamped...
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Late 20th Century Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
Shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“THE SHADOW OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE”
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “Shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge” in 1988. The image size is 21.38 x 30.50 inche...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
La Bandera Cubana
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “LA BANDERA DE CUBA” in 1980. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed “Seis” [six] in pencil. The printed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
La Casa Grande
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“LA CASA GRANDE”
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this lithograph entitled “La Casa Grande” in 1997. The printed image size is 30.5 x 30 inches and ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
Margaritas
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“Margaritas” is a lithograph created by Emilio Sanchez in 1997. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed "12/50" - the 12 print from an edition of 50 impressions. The printed image size is 12.50 x 14.25 inches (31.3 x 35.7 cm) and the paper size is 18 x 20.13 inches - all four paper edges are decked adding a nice option when framed. This print came to us directly from the Emilio Sanchez Estate (circular estate stamp is on verso). Stamped on verso "Estate of Emilio Sanchez."
“Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
White Eggplant on Red Table
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"White Eggplant on Red Table" is a color pencil drawing on paper by artist Emilio Sanchez. The drawing is to the paper edge and initialed "ES" in the lower right. There is an Emilio...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Color Pencil
Emilio Sanchez "Puerta en San Juan" Lithograph
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez
Puerta en San Juan, c. 1965
Lithograph
Image: 21 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.
Sheet: 18 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.
Framed: 29 1/4 x 20 3/4 x 1 in.
Edition 17 of 50
Numbered, titled, and si...
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1960s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
La Casita Azul
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“LA CASITA AZUL”
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “La Casita Azul” circa 1970. The image size is 21.50 x 31.25 inches and the paper size 23.13 x 33 inches. Printed in an edition of 100 this impression is inscribed “91/100” - the 54th impression of 100. Pencil signed in the lower right and inscribed in the lower left.
“Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
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Late 20th Century Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
La Casa Vivienda
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“LA CASA VIVENDA”
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “La Casa Vivenda” circa 1991. Image size 18.38 x 25 inches and the paper size 21.75 x 29.38 inches. Printed in an edition of 100 this impression is inscribed “70/100” - the 70th impression of 100. This impression is pencil signed in the lower right and inscribed in the lower left.
“Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
Category
1990s American Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
New York Skies.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez returned to the urban skyline time and again. His passion for the everchanging sky took hold during the 1980's working the ruled lines of the skyscraper in just enough...
Category
1980s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
India Ink, Oil, Watercolor
Orange and Green Peppers
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"Red Peppers" is a color pencil drawing, circa 1995, is by Emilio Sanchez. It is drawn to the paper edge and unsigned. Noted "Emilio Sanchez Foundation" on verso.
EMILIO SANCHEZ (1...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Color Pencil
Red Peppers
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"Red Peppers" is a color pencil drawing by artist Emilio Sanchez. It is drawn to the paper edge and initialed "ES" in the lower left. "Emilio Sanchez Found...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
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Los Toldos
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this lithograph entitled “LOS TOLDOS” in 1973. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed “21/50” in pencil. The printed Image size is 22.13...
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1970s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
Las Cabanas
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “LAS CABANAS” in 1996-98. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed in pencil. Estate stamped on verso. The...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
Crosstown Traffic
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
“Crosstown Traffic” is a color lithograph by Emilio Sanchez. Created in 1998, this impression is unsigned and came to us directly from the Emilio Sanchez Estate (circular estate stam...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
[untitled] Street Scene with Fruit Vendor.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created [untitled] “STREET SCENE WITH FRUIT VENDOR” in circa 1950. This unsigned watercolor and came to us directly from the Sanchez estate. It is stamped on the verso "Estate of Emilio Sanchez." This piece is in good to very good condition and painted to the paper's edge. The paper size is 14.88 x 15.25 inches (37.6 x 38.6 cm).
“Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
Category
1950s American Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Watercolor, Graphite
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Schooner St. Croix
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created the watercolor entitled “Schooner St. Croix” in 1952. This piece is signed in pen at the lower right and titled on the verso. The paper size is 16.88 x 22.25 inches. Stamped on verso "Estate of Emilio Sanchez." Good to very good condition.
“Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
Category
1950s American Realist Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Watercolor, Graphite
New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud" is a mixed media painting on paper (oil and waterbased paint) by artist Emilio Sanchez. It is painted to the paper edge.
Emilio Sanchez return...
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1980s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
Tiendelitas
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) created this color lithograph entitled “TIENDECITAS” in 1967. This impression is signed, titled, and inscribed “21/50” in pencil. The printed image size 15 x 23.13 inches (38 x 58.8 cm) and paper size 20.75 x 29 3/8 inches (53 x 74.5 cm). Printed in an edition of 50. Stamped on verso "Estate of Emilio Sanchez."
“Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage...
Category
1960s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Lithograph
New York Sunset.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"New York Sunset" is a mixed media painting on paper (oil paint and waterbased paint) by artist Emilio Sanchez. It is painted to the paper edge.
Emilio Sanchez returned to the urba...
Category
1980s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
La tiendecita de Rita
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in Miami, FL
Emilio Sanchez
La Tiendecita de Rita, 1969
Oil on canvas
22 x 30 in
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Eggplant on Black Table
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"White Eggplant on Black Table" is a color pencil drawing by artist Emilio Sanchez, circa 1995. It is drawn to the paper edge and initialed "ES" in the lower right. The "Emilio Sanch...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Color Pencil
New York Sunset, Pink and Blue.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
"New York Sunset, Pink and Blue" is a mixed media painting on paper (oil paint and water-based paint).
Emilio Sanchez returned to the urban skyline time and again. His passion for ...
Category
1980s Modern Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
La Mansion en Mantanzas (Cuba)
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Emilio Sanchez, Cuban (1921 - 1999)
Title: La Mansion en Mantanzas (Cuba)
Year: 1971
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 72 in. x 72 in. (182.88 cm x 182.88 cm)
Prove...
Category
1970s Contemporary Emilio Sanchez Art
Materials
Oil
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Find a wide variety of authentic Emilio Sanchez art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Emilio Sanchez in lithograph, pencil, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Emilio Sanchez art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ernst Fuchs, Roberto Juarez, and Marcel Mouly. Emilio Sanchez art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $480 and tops out at $8,900, while the average work can sell for $1,475.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Emilio Sanchez is known for his work as a painter who frequently portrayed the facades of buildings. Over the course of his career, he had over 60 solo exhibitions and was included in numerous group shows in museums and galleries in the United States, Latin America and Europe. His art is well represented in private and public collections, including over 30 museums like the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He also received prestigious awards, such as first prize at the 1974 Biennial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Some of his most famous works include Untitled, Bronx Storefront, "La Rumba Supermarket"; Capitolito, Untitled, Washington Monument with Lightning and Una Casita. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Emilio Sanchez art.