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Federico Castellon Art

American, 1914-1971
Federico Castellón (1914-1971) was a Spanish-American artist known for his distinctive style that blended surrealism and realism. Born on the island of Almeria, Spain, he moved to the United States with his family at the age of seven. His artistic talent was evident from a young age, and he received a scholarship to study at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art when he was just 15. Castellón's work is characterized by a dreamlike quality, often incorporating elements of fantasy and a strong narrative sense. His early exposure to both Spanish and American cultures profoundly influenced his artistic vision, blending European surrealism with American realism to create a unique visual language. He was particularly renowned for his lithographs, etchings, and illustrations. His illustrations for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" and other literary works are highly regarded for their intricate detail and haunting imagery. In addition to his printmaking and illustration work, Castellón was also a skilled painter and muralist. His paintings often featured surreal, dream-like scenes with a focus on human figures, and his murals are noted for their dynamic composition and rich symbolism. Throughout his career, Castellón received numerous awards and honors, and his work was exhibited widely in the United States and Europe. His legacy continues to influence artists and is recognized in the art world for its unique blend of surrealism and realism, along with a profound narrative quality that speaks to the human condition.
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'Body and Soul' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism
'Body and Soul' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism

'Body and Soul' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism

By Federico Castellon

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Federico Castellon, 'Body and Soul', 1938, lithograph, edition 30, Freundlich 3. Signed in pencil. Signed in the stone, lower left. A fine, richly-inked, atmospheric impression on cr...

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1940s Surrealist Federico Castellon Art

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Lithograph

Surrealist Nude Female Figure
Surrealist Nude Female Figure

Surrealist Nude Female Figure

By Federico Castellon

Located in Miami, FL

This is an important work that is loaded with Surrealist iconographies. The shape of her hands is echoed in the shape of her hair. Tiny man and woman figures...

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1930s Surrealist Federico Castellon Art

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Archival Paper, Graphite

'By the Arks' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism
'By the Arks' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism

'By the Arks' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism

By Federico Castellon

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Federico Castellon, 'By the Arks', 1941, lithograph, edition 250, Freundlich 10D. Signed in pencil. Signed in the stone, lower left. A fine, atmospheric impression on cream, wove pap...

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1940s Surrealist Federico Castellon Art

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Lithograph

Nude Study
Nude Study

Nude Study

By Federico Castellon

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

double-sided c.1950's drawing by Spanish artist, Federico Castellon (1914-1971). Ink on wove paper, sheet measures 10 x 13 inches; 21.5 x 24.5 inches in wood frame. Excellent condition with no restoration or damage. Signed with artist's chop in red ink seal that he used in Asia. From a recently discovered collection of over 60 important Castellon drawings and watercolors c.1939-1950. Birth place: Almeria, SpainDeath place: New York, NYAddresses: NYC (immigrated 1921; citizen, 1943)Profession: Painter, graphic artist, sculptor, etcher, illustrator, teacher Exhibited: Weyhe Gal., 1934, 1936-40; AIC, 1935-47 (prize, 1938); AFA traveling exh., 1937; WMAA, 1938-45; PAFA, 1938-39, 1940 (prize), 1941-42; Carnegie Inst., 1942; PAFA, 1943-53; Assoc. Am. Ar., 1946 (prize), 1952 (solo); Corcoran Gal, 1947; LOC, 1949 (prize); Paris, France, 1952; Bombay, India, 1952; Gallery 10, 1961; Dintenfass Gal., N.Y., 1963; Phila. Pr. Cl., 1964 (prize); Hudson Gld. A., 1964; Great Neck, L.I., 1964; SAGA, 1964 (prize). In 1953, under the auspices of State Dept. Specialist Div., of I.E.S., he exhibited in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, with lectures in each country. Awards: F., Spanish Republic, 1934-36; fellow, Guggenheim Fnd., 1941, 1950; Nat. Inst. A. & Let. Grant, 1950. Member: NA; SAGAWork: WMAA; PAFA; MoMA; PMA; MMA; BM; AIC; NYPL; LOC; Univ. KY; San Diego Mus. FA; Newark (NJ) Pub. Lib.; Princeton Univ. (Frank Jewett Mather Coll.). Comments: A Surrealist painter whose imagery of the 1930s was greatly influenced by Dali. His full name was Federico Cristencia de Castellón y Martinez. Teacher: Columbia Univ., 1946-61; Pratt Inst., Brooklyn, 1952-61. Illustrator: Shenandoah, 1941; I Went into the Country, 1941; Bulfinch's Mythology, 1948; The Story of Marco Polo, 1954; The Man Who Changed China, 1954; The Story of J. J. Audubon, 1955; The Little Prince, 1954; The Life of Robert L. Stevenson, 1954. Reproduction of paintings on The Sumerian Civilization" for Life series "The Epic of Man," 1956; 15 paintings on "The History of Medicine" for MD magazine, 1960-61; The Story of Madame Curie...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Federico Castellon Art

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Paper, Ink

Touching, Surrealist Lithograph by Federico Castellón
Touching, Surrealist Lithograph by Federico Castellón

Touching, Surrealist Lithograph by Federico Castellón

By Federico Castellon

Located in Long Island City, NY

Federico Castellon, Spanish-American (1914 - 1971) - Touching, Year: circa 1965, Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 31/100, Image Size: 19.75 x...

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1960s Surrealist Federico Castellon Art

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Lithograph

'Surrealist Boats' Federico Castellon - Surrealism American, Oil on paper, 1950
'Surrealist Boats' Federico Castellon - Surrealism American, Oil on paper, 1950

'Surrealist Boats' Federico Castellon - Surrealism American, Oil on paper, 1950

By Federico Castellon

Located in New York, NY

Federico Castellon Boats in the harbor, ca. 1950 Oil on paper 25 1/5 × 17 3/10 in l 64 × 44 cm (without frame) Signed lower right Frame included Federico Castellón (1914–1971) was a...

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1950s Surrealist Federico Castellon Art

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Paper, Oil

Classical Female Head (woman portrait)
Classical Female Head (woman portrait)

Classical Female Head (woman portrait)

By Federico Castellon

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful 1950 drawing by Spanish artist, Federico Castellon (1914-1971). Graphite on wove paper, sheet measures 12 x 18 inches. Excellent condition with no restoration or damage. Signed lower right. Unframed. From a recently discovered collection of over 60 important Castellon drawings and watercolors c.1939-1950. Birth place: Almeria, Spain Death place: New York, NY Addresses: NYC (immigrated 1921; citizen, 1943) Profession: Painter, graphic artist, sculptor, etcher, illustrator, teacher Exhibited: Weyhe Gal., 1934, 1936-40; AIC, 1935-47 (prize, 1938); AFA traveling exh., 1937; WMAA, 1938-45; PAFA, 1938-39, 1940 (prize), 1941-42; Carnegie Inst., 1942; PAFA, 1943-53; Assoc. Am. Ar., 1946 (prize), 1952 (solo); Corcoran Gal, 1947; LOC, 1949 (prize); Paris, France, 1952; Bombay, India, 1952; Gallery 10, 1961; Dintenfass Gal., N.Y., 1963; Phila. Pr. Cl., 1964 (prize); Hudson Gld. A., 1964; Great Neck, L.I., 1964; SAGA, 1964 (prize). In 1953, under the auspices of State Dept. Specialist Div., of I.E.S., he exhibited in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, with lectures in each country. Awards: F., Spanish Republic, 1934-36; fellow, Guggenheim Fnd., 1941, 1950; Nat. Inst. A. & Let. Grant, 1950. Member: NA; SAGA Work: WMAA; PAFA; MoMA; PMA; MMA; BM; AIC; NYPL; LOC; Univ. KY; San Diego Mus. FA; Newark (NJ) Pub. Lib.; Princeton Univ. (Frank Jewett Mather Coll.). Comments: A Surrealist painter whose imagery of the 1930s was greatly influenced by Dali. His full name was Federico Cristencia de Castellón y Martinez. Teacher: Columbia Univ., 1946-61; Pratt Inst., Brooklyn, 1952-61. Illustrator: Shenandoah, 1941; I Went into the Country, 1941; Bulfinch's Mythology, 1948; The Story of Marco Polo, 1954; The Man Who Changed China, 1954; The Story of J. J. Audubon, 1955; The Little Prince, 1954; The Life of Robert L. Stevenson, 1954. Reproduction of paintings on The Sumerian Civilization" for Life series "The Epic of Man," 1956; 15 paintings on "The History of Medicine" for MD magazine, 1960-61; The Story of Madame Curie...

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1950s Abstract Federico Castellon Art

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Graphite

"Erotica III Marginala, " from the Mask of the Red Death series signed Castellon
"Erotica III Marginala, " from the Mask of the Red Death series signed Castellon

"Erotica III Marginala, " from the Mask of the Red Death series signed Castellon

By Federico Castellon

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This lithograph was one of sixteen Federico Castellón produced in 1968, published by Aquarius Press, to illustrate Edgar Allan Poe's 1832 story 'The Mask of the Red Death.' The image...

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1960s Surrealist Federico Castellon Art

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Portrait of the Genie

Portrait of the Genie

By Federico Castellon

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Federico Castellón (1914-1971) was a Spanish-American painter, sculptor, printmaker and illustrator of children's books. Portrait of a Genie, is an original pencil signed etching,...

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