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Leonardo Nierman Art

Mexican, b. 1932
Leonardo Nierman is a Mexican abstract artist. His varied paintings and sculptures are inspired by both nature and classical musicians like Johann Sebastian Bach and Claude Debussy, as well as an array of artists that includes David Alfaro Siqueiros, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró. Nierman’s paintings utilize bright colors and evoke elemental natural events like volcanic eruptions, storms, and waterfalls. In the same vein, his sculptures often depict abstracted sublime representations of angelic figures and flames. Born on November 1, 1932 in Mexico City, Mexico to Lithuanian and Ukrainian parents, Nierman studied the violin from a very young age before receiving a BA in business administration from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Today, the artist’s works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Detroit Institute of the Arts, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, among others. Nierman lives and works in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Artist: Leonardo Nierman
Moonlight Acrylic on Masonite, Surrealist, Signed, 1963, Framed
Moonlight Acrylic on Masonite, Surrealist, Signed, 1963, Framed

Moonlight Acrylic on Masonite, Surrealist, Signed, 1963, Framed

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

Title: Moonlight Signed Date: 1963 Leonardo Nierman Mendelejis (Mexico City, November 1, 1932 – June 7, 2023) was a Mexican artist known primarily for his painting and sculpture....

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1960s Surrealist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Moonlight, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Board by Leonardo Nierman
Moonlight, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Board by Leonardo Nierman

Moonlight, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Board by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Leonardo Nierman, Mexican (1932 - 2023) - Moonlight, Medium: Oil on board, Size: 32 x 24 in. (81.28 x 60.96 cm), Frame Size: 40 x 32 inches

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Oil

Pajaro de Fuego, Colorful Abstract Painting by Leonardo Nierman
Pajaro de Fuego, Colorful Abstract Painting by Leonardo Nierman

Pajaro de Fuego, Colorful Abstract Painting by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Original oil painting on masonite by noted Mexican abstract artist Leonardo Nierman (1932 - ), signed lower right. In its original gilt wood frame measuring 38.5 x 30.5 inches. Ar...

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1980s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Art

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Oil, Masonite

Leonardo Nierman 84"x56" Large-Scale Signed Wool Tapestry, Circa 1970
Leonardo Nierman 84"x56" Large-Scale Signed Wool Tapestry, Circa 1970

Leonardo Nierman 84"x56" Large-Scale Signed Wool Tapestry, Circa 1970

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Miami, FL

LEONARDO NIERMAN – UNTITLED TAPESTRY ⚜ Wool tapestry ⚜ Signed in the weaving lower right ⚜ Weaver: Gobelinos Riedl ⚜ Features original hanging loops ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST TAPESTRY ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Tapestry, Wool

Bronze Sculpture on Wood Base by Leonardo Nierman
Bronze Sculpture on Wood Base by Leonardo Nierman

Bronze Sculpture on Wood Base by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Leonardo Nierman Title: Untitled (Sculpture B) Year: circa 1968 Medium: Bronze Sculpture, raised on Wood Base, signature and number inscribed Edition: III/VI Size: 32 x 9.25 ...

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1960s Modern Leonardo Nierman Art

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Bronze

“Autumn Wind”
“Autumn Wind”

“Autumn Wind”

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Warren, NJ

LEONARDO NIERMAN Abstract Acrylic on Board “Autumn Wind”. In fine condition measures 38x30

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20th Century Leonardo Nierman Art

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Acrylic

Flight, Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman
Flight, Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman

Flight, Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Leonardo Nierman, Mexican (1932 - 2023) - Flight, Year: 1973, Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signed and numbered, Edition: I/VI, Size: 10.6 x 23.6 x 9.6 in. (26.92 x 59.94 x 24.38 cm)

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Bronze

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting
Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting c.1970 Fine mixed media abstract landscape by noted Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. Created with gouache and watercolor on paper. Dimensions 11" x 14.5". The silver leaf frame measures 19.5" x 23.5". The painting is signed in the lower right corner. The frame shows some chipping and can easily be restored. Paintings by Leonardo Nierman seldom appear on the market. This is a fine opportunity to acquire an original masterpiece by this highly regarded Mexican artist. A leader in modern Mexican art...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Leonardo Nierman Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Original Leonardo Nierman Abstract Painting Oil on Masonite Framed Purple
Original Leonardo Nierman Abstract Painting Oil on Masonite Framed Purple

Original Leonardo Nierman Abstract Painting Oil on Masonite Framed Purple

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original oil on masonite painting by well listed Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. This work comes in a unique gold frame presentation which is likely original to the piece. Si...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Masonite, Oil

Abstraction 1, Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman
Abstraction 1, Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman

Abstraction 1, Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

A cosmic abstract lithograph by Mexican artist, Leonardo Nierman. The print is hand-signed and numbered in pencil. Nicely framed. Abstraction 1 Leonardo Nierman, Mexican (1932) Lit...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Lithograph

Cosmic Energy Suite 3, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman
Cosmic Energy Suite 3, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman

Cosmic Energy Suite 3, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Energía Cosmica 3 (Cosmic Energy 3) Leonardo Nierman Mexican (1932) Portfolio: Cosmic Energy Suite Date: 1980 Lithograph with embossing, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 31/2...

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1980s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Art

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Lithograph

Energía Cosmica 4, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Nierman
Energía Cosmica 4, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Nierman

Energía Cosmica 4, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Energía Cosmica 4 (Cosmic Energy 4) Leonardo Nierman Mexican (1932) Portfolio: Cosmic Energy Suite Date: 1980 Lithograph with embossing, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 31/2...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Art

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Lithograph

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: leonardo Nierman (Mexican, born 1932) Title: Untitled Year: Circa 1970 Medium: Color lithograph with embossing Edition: Numbered 139/200 in pencil Image size: 22 x 1...

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1970s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Art

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Lithograph

Cosmic Energy 2, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Nierman
Cosmic Energy 2, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Nierman

Cosmic Energy 2, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Energía Cosmica 2 (Cosmic Energy 2) Leonardo Nierman Mexican (1932) Portfolio: Cosmic Energy Suite Date: 1980 Lithograph with embossing, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 31/2...

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1980s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Art

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Lithograph

Large Abstract White Onyx Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman
Large Abstract White Onyx Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman

Large Abstract White Onyx Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Leonardo Nierman (1932 - ) Title: Untitled Year: circa 1979 Medium: White Onyx, signature engraved Size: 24 x 43.5 x 7.25 inches Base: 4 x 13.25 x 13.25 inches

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1970s Modern Leonardo Nierman Art

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Stone, Marble

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