Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
Mexican, 1874-1965
Born in 1874, Saldaña grew up at Rancho Neuvo in Mexico. In 1950, at the age of 76, he began attending children's art classes at the Denver Art Museum. For the next fitfteen years, Saldaña Imaginatively documented whimsical memories from his childhood in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, portraying ranch life, landscapes, and his great love of animals. The prolific artist painted every day, completing a new piece about every three days and amassing an impressive body of work for the former cook at the Denver landmark, the Brown Palace Hotel. Saldaña’s vibrant palette and geometric figures are reminiscent of the tapestries of his Mexican heritage and the paintings, primarily in oil, are innocent and endearing. Saldaña is considered to be a outsider artist, a folk artist who is self-taught, whose work is simple, direct, and high personal.
Works Held: Denver Art Museum, University of Wyoming Art Museum, The Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, International Folk Art Museum, Neuss In Aberthor Museum, Stedelijk Museum
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Artist: Martin Saldana
Vibrant 20th Century Folk Art Oil Painting of Girl, Sheep & Car in Landscape
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Girl with Sheep and Car" is a captivating mid-20th century oil on board painting by self-taught folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874-1965). This vibrant landscape features a whimsical F...
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1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color
By Martin Saldana
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This vibrant 1950s-1960s oil painting by renowned Mexican-American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965) depicts a whimsical outdoor scene with a young girl on a swing, accompanied ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Original Naïve Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña – Whimsical Girl, Flowers
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This enchanting original oil painting, Pinky, is a beautiful example of whimsical Naïve folk art by the artist Martin Saldaña. The artwork features a charming portrait of a young gir...
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1950s Folk Art Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Seated Girl and Hummingbird, Vibrant Figurative Oil Folk Art Painting in Green
By Martin Saldana
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"Seated Girl and Hummingbird" is a vibrant oil on board painting by Mexican artist Martin Saldaña (1874-1965). This captivating folk art piece portrays three figures standing near a ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Mexican American Folk Art Oil Painting – Figures, Houses & Landscape, 20th C.
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
A charming and colorful oil on board painting by acclaimed Mexican American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874–1965), titled “Farm and Figures.” This unique 20th-century outsider artwo...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Small Nude 20th Century Brightly Colored Figurative Oil Painting Folk Art
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant, semi-abstract oil painting titled Small Nude is a striking example of Martin Saldaña's unique artistic style. Signed by the artist, this mid-century piece features a pl...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Lovely Gal, 1950s Semi-Abstract Figurative Folk Art Oil Painting, & Birds
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Lovely Gal" is a charming oil on board painting by Martin Saldaña (1874-1965), a self-taught outsider artist known for his vibrant, whimsical depictions of childhood memories and rural life. This semi-abstract figurative work features a colorful palette of bold hues, with flowers and birds that reflect Saldaña's deep connection to nature and his Mexican heritage. The painting is presented in a custom frame with outer dimensions of 30 ¾ x 25 ⅜ x 1 ⅝ inches, and the image size is 24 ½ x 19 ⅛ inches.
About the Artist:
Martin Saldaña was born in 1874 at Rancho Neuvo, Mexico, and led a modest life, working as a cook at Denver's iconic Brown Palace Hotel. At the age of 76, Saldaña began attending children’s art classes at the Denver Art Museum, sparking a late-blooming artistic career. Over the next 15 years, he vividly captured memories of his childhood in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, focusing on ranch life, landscapes, and his love for animals.
Saldaña's work is noted for its bold, geometric figures and vibrant colors, often evoking the influence of Mexican tapestries. His paintings are considered to be naïve and folk art, characterized by their simple, direct, and highly personal style. Saldaña's prolific output—creating a new painting nearly every three days—resulted in an impressive collection of artworks that continue to be celebrated today.
Saldaña’s endearing style continues to captivate art enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into a rich, nostalgic world filled with vibrant colors and heartfelt simplicity.
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20th Century Folk Art Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Oil on board painting by Martin Saldana (1874-1965) titled "Bird" circa 1950-1955. Painted in bright colors of teal, orange, purple, and yellow. Presented framed, outer dimensions measure 21 ⅞ x 13 ⅞ x ⅝ inches. Image size is 17 ¼ x 9 ¼ inches.
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1950s American Modern Martin Saldana Figurative Paintings
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Oil
H 21.75 in W 13.75 in D 0.5 in
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