Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

Peruvian, b. 1925

Fernando de Szyszlo Valdelomar was a Peruvian painter, sculptor, printmaker, and teacher who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s, and one of the leading plastic artists in Peru. Szyszlo was born in Lima, Peru; his mother was Peruvian of Spanish-Indian descent, and his father was a geographer from Poland. In 1943, Szyszlo entered the architecture school of the National University of Engineering, but abandoned plans to follow that profession and enrolled in the School of Plastic Arts of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. After his graduation in 1948, he traveled to Europe where he studied the works of the masters, particularly Rembrandt, Titian and Tintoretto, and absorbed the varied influences of Cubism, Surrealism, Informalism, and abstraction. Szyszlo lived in Paris and Florence from 1948 to 1955, and then returned to Peru. While in Paris he met Octavio Paz and André Breton and was part of the group of expatriate Latin American artists and writers who met regularly at the Café de Flore, engaging in vigorous discussions on how they could participate in the international modern movement while preserving their Latin American cultural identity. Upon his return to Peru, Szyszlo became a major force for artistic renewal in his country breaking new ground by expressing a Peruvian subject matter in a non-representational style. In 1962, he became a professor of art at Cornell University. In 1965 he became a visiting lecturer at Yale University. Szyszlo was married to the Peruvian poet Blanca Varela (1926–2009), with whom he had two children. At the time of his death, he resided and worked in Lima. He died on October 9, 2017, the same day as his second wife, Lila Yábar(m.1988) in a domestic accident according to his secretary.

Artist: Fernando de Szyszlo

Fernando de Szyszlo"El Innombrable" Fernando de Szyszlo, Red Mysticist Abstract Composition, 1980

$185,000

"El Innombrable" Fernando de Szyszlo, Red Mysticist Abstract Composition

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in New York, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo El Innombrable, 1980 Titled inscribed dated verso: Orrentia 1980 "El Innombrable" Signed lower bottom edge center "Szyszlo" Oil on canvas 59 1/2 x 59 inches Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter...

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1980s Surrealist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fernando de Szyszlo"Abolicion de la Muerte" Fernando de Szyszlo, Grey Abstract Surrealist Painting, 1987

$150,000

"Abolicion de la Muerte" Fernando de Szyszlo, Grey Abstract Surrealist Painting

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in New York, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo Abolicion de la Muerte, 1987 Titled dated verso: "Abolicion de la Muerte" NY/87 Signed lower bottom edge center "Szyszlo" Oil on canvas 56 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter...

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1980s Abstract Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fernando de SzyszloCermonia, 1999

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Cermonia

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Cermonia Fer...

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Late 20th Century Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

Fernando de SzyszloMar de Lurin XXI - Diptych, 1988

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Mar de Lurin XXI - Diptych

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Mar de Lurin...

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Late 20th Century Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

Fernando de SzyszloHabitacion, 1985

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Habitacion

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Habitacion F...

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Late 20th Century Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

Fernando de SzyszloMar de Lurin XXXIV, 1980

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Mar de Lurin XXXIV

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Mar de Lurin...

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Late 20th Century Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

Fernando de SzyszloUntitled II, 1964

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Untitled II

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Untitled II ...

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1960s Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

Fernando de SzyszloMar de Lurin XXI, 1988

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Mar de Lurin XXI

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Mar de Lurin...

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Late 20th Century Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

YiJian WangYiJian Wang Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Caprice 3", 2015

$1,100

H 12 in W 15 in

YiJian Wang Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Caprice 3"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Caprice 3 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 15 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is unstretched Year: 2015 Artist: YiJian Wang...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Karina Gentinetta"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract Painting 48"x36", 2023

$11,000

H 49.5 in W 37.5 in D 2.5 in

"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract Painting 48"x36"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Divine Spontaneity II" 2023, 48" H x 36" W. Vertical abstract painting consisting of acrylics, house paint, oil pastels, color pencils, and carbon pencils on canvas by Argentine-bo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Oil Pastel, Color Pencil

Peter KeilColorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil w Tiffany Blue Background, 20th Century

$464Sale Price|45% Off

H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in

Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil w Tiffany Blue Background

By Peter Keil

Located in Hudson, NY

This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted Tiffany Blue background, black abstract portrait. Here you ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic, Board

Karina Gentinetta"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60", 2025

$20,000

H 73.5 in W 61.5 in D 3 in

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Juanita Bellavance It was a misty day, Contemporary landscape, seafoam, ethereal abstract,, 2022

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

It was a misty day, Contemporary landscape, seafoam, ethereal abstract,

By Juanita Bellavance

Located in Cumming, GA

This painting has emerged over several years. Each iteration is wonderful and better than the last. it is in my favorite stage so far. I love how it has so much history behind it....

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Karina Gentinetta"Rhapsody in Red" Large-Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract 72"x60", 2025

$20,000

H 73.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in

"Rhapsody in Red" Large-Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract 72"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Rhapsody in Red", 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Large-scale abstract painting in hues of a warm, desaturated crimson consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-bo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Karina Gentinetta"Verdigris" Large Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Green Abstract 84"x60", 2025

$28,000

H 85.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in

"Verdigris" Large Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Green Abstract 84"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Verdigris" 2025, 84" H x 60" W. A captivating large-scale abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta, renowned for her work featured in Architectural Digest, Elle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Bruce KilliamFigures in the Mist, 2010

$795

H 36 in W 25 in D 0.75 in

Figures in the Mist

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstract figurative work by Bruce Killiam (American, 20th Century). Figures are emerging from the mist, creating an ethereal, moody composition made up of subtle tones of tan, grey, ...

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2010s Surrealist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Juanita Bellavance Sense of spirit, From the Chestatee River portfolio, contemporary water, blue, 2021

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Sense of spirit, From the Chestatee River portfolio, contemporary water, blue

By Juanita Bellavance

Located in Cumming, GA

Contemporary abstract painting from a riverscape perspective. The blue water would also be lovely in a Florida home. A contemplative sense of peace and ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

Erdal Alantar Composition, 1965

$4,785

H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

Composition

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed by the artist, lower left. This expressive painting by Erald Alentar is characterized by a dense, tactile surface and a rich, earthy palette dominated by deep greens, browns,...

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1860s Abstract Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Yasse TabuchiL'Aube menacée, 1959

$11,963

H 25.01 in W 31.3 in

L'Aube menacée

By Yasse Tabuchi

Located in PARIS, FR

powerful abstract composition defined by a restrained, almost monochromatic palette of blacks, greys, and subtle earthy tones. The surface is richly worked, with sweeping gestures an...

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1950s Abstract Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nicholas Evans"It Trails You" (contemporary, original painting, pattern, abstract, bold), 2025

$580

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in

"It Trails You" (contemporary, original painting, pattern, abstract, bold)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

IT TRAILS YOU 2025 Paris, France This bold abstract oil painting on natural linen canvas uses a single deep dark green-blue color applied in thick, fluid layers. The paint creates l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Previously Available Items

Fernando de SzyszloYurak, 1971

Sold

H 24 in W 21 in

Yurak

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in advancing abstract art in Latin America since the mid-1950s. Yurak Fernando de Szyszlo, Peruvian (19...

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Late 20th Century Fernando de Szyszlo Paintings

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Acrylic

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