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Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Seascape, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman
Seascape, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman

Seascape, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Date: 1960 Oil on Masonite, signed and dated lower right Size: 15.75 x 23.75 in. (40.01 x 60.33 cm) Frame Size: 16 x 24 inches

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Un Fuego Magico, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman

Un Fuego Magico, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Leonardo Nierman Title: Un Fuego Magico (Variation) Year: 1965 Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed and dated l.r. Size: 24 x 31.5 inches Frame: 28 x 36 inches

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1960s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

“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 Paintings

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Acrylic

Leonardo Nierman 1960s Abstract Oil Painting on Board titled 'Prophesy' - Mexico
Leonardo Nierman 1960s Abstract Oil Painting on Board titled 'Prophesy' - Mexico

Leonardo Nierman 1960s Abstract Oil Painting on Board titled 'Prophesy' - Mexico

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Dallas, TX

Expressive abstract oil painting on board by celebrated Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman, titled Prophesy. With its soaring vertical composition, the work channels a sense of ascensio...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Oil

Leonardo Nierman Abstract Oil on Board 'Biblical Fire' in Antique Gold Frame
Leonardo Nierman Abstract Oil on Board 'Biblical Fire' in Antique Gold Frame

Leonardo Nierman Abstract Oil on Board 'Biblical Fire' in Antique Gold Frame

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Dallas, TX

A brooding and atmospheric 1960s abstract oil painting on board titled "Biblical Fire" by celebrated Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman, renowned for his lyrical explorations of light, ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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“Summer City”
“Summer City”

“Summer City”

By Leonardo Nierman

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This is an Leonardo Nierman Original Oil on Board “City Summer”. In good condition measures 39x31. Comes with signed book

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20th Century Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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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 Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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