Ricardo de Silva Paintings

Color Field in Red, White, and Black - Vintage Latin American School, Signed Bold abstract painting by Latin American California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20t...

"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism A man relines in a black hat and a green shape emulating the symbol of infinity, accented in bright canary yellow and gray, by Calif...

Vintage Latin American School Blue & Black Abstract Monotype by Ricardo de Silva Abstract Monotype by Ricardo (Richard) de Silva ( Rick De Silva) (Brazil/American, 20th C), 198...

"Changing Seasons" - Red Over Blue Tribute to Mark Rothko in Acrylic on Paper A bright abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Draw...

Abstract Shape with Red, Yellow, and Black - Vintage Latin American School Bold abstract painting by Latin American California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th ...

Subaquatic Canyon - Abstract Expressionist on Paper Abstract in bold blue and red with textures created by salt in India ink and watercolor, by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). Bonus sketch on verso of a person's face, perhaps a self-portrait of the artist. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Paper size: 17.75"H x 12"W From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg, Alice Robertson Carr, Deborah Eve Alastra...

A Case of the Blues - Abstract Expressionism An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant hues of blue swimming in multiple layers and colors, creating a work that is defined by d...

Latin American School Abstract Color Field - Rectangles in Cyanotype Blue and Van Dyke Brown Latin American School abstract piece in the style of Rothko by California-based artist, ...

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Painting - Red and Black Strokes on Canvas Intriguing and moody piece by California-based Latin-American artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20...

Splashes of Color - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by Latin American School artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The ...

Monument in Red, Black, and Blue - Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A blac...

Red Strike - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is a ...

"A New Idea" in Blue - Figural Abstract Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Large blue and red brushstrokes form the structure of this composition, with a seated figure in the misty background. What appears to be a cobalt blue vessel...

Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract composition by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A bold black character tak...

Red, Black, and Brown Figurative Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The left...

Latin American School abstract expressionist original composition in acrylic on paper Stunning example of 1980s Latin American art bold abstract...

Bold Abstract and Figurative Composition in Blue and red Acrylic on Paper Bright and colorful abstracted figural painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Bra...

Abstract Expressionist Self Portrait in in Acrylic and Pastel on Paper A colorful abstracted self portrait painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20t...

Verticality - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A blue and red ...

Stone Faces - Abstract Portrait in Acrylic on Textured Paper Abstract portrait by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). Two faces are merged, overlappi...

Abstract Expressionist Portrait in in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstracted portrait painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Although this piec...

A Citizen of the World Expressionist Portrait of Ernst Kirchner German Modernist A bright abstracted portrait and collage by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Braz...

Two Face Abstract on Wrapper of Interview Magazine in Acrylic on Paper Lively abstracted portrait by Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). A face is divided in two parts, righ...

Red with Black, White and Orange - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bright abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A...

Tribute to Robert Motherwell - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Drawing...

Blue Striped Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper Bright, saturated abstract painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This p...

Red Bodice Nude Abstract A vibrant abstract painting in reds accented in canary yellow with gray background, by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva...

Red, Black, and Brown Figurative Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This pie...

Portrait of a Magellan in Profile in Acrylic on Paper Stylized modern portrait of Ferdinand Magellan by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Looking ...

Vintage Latin American School titled "Mask" Minimalist Portrait in Acrylic on Paper Fine example of Latin American School minimalist portrait by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A stylized face is shown as a mask, with one eye clearly visible. The other is obscured in shadow. The mask has a slightly open mouth. Signed, dated, and titled along the bottom edge "R de Silva 3.3.86 Mask" Provenance: Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 19"H x 16"W DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim...

Lace Swirls - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A dynamic abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece i...

Get in Gear - Geometric Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting in red by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C)...

Black Sun in the Red and White Sky - Acrylic on Paper Bold abstract by Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A large black and yellow orb sits in a swirling white and yellow s...

Portrait of Andy Warhol with Purple Hair in Pastel and Gouache on Paper Whimsical portrait by Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). Andy Warhol is l...

Angel Fish by Latino Artist Ricardo de Silva This 1986 painting offers an Abstract Expressionist figurative of an Angel Fish by Latino artist Ricardo (Richard) de Silva ( Rick De Si...

Figures and Portal in Red, Yellow, and Black - Abstract Latin American School Bold abstract painting by Latin American California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20...

Vintage American Latino Cultural Commentary Painting -- America's One Trick Pony "America's one trick pony. No free rides here on loan. No jobs, no housing, no Medical. Taxes, taxes...

Abstract Expressionist Portrait -- The Red Headed Woman by Chicano Artist Ricardo de Silva This striking abstract expressionist portrait is by Latino artist Ricardo (Richard) de Sil...

Downtown San Jose Abstract Expressionist Original Painting by Latino Artist Ricardo de Silva This 1986 painting offers an Abstract Expressionist perspective of downtown San Jose by ...

Latin American School Abstract Color Field - Van Dyke Brown with Cyanotype on Paper Latin American School abstract piece in the style of Rothko by California-based artist, Ricardo d...

Mindbender - Abstract Expressionism "G.D." A painting in vivid red that revels in a harmonious balance between gestural abstraction, geometric ...

Vintage Latin American School Original Minimalist Painting of Artist’s Self Portrait in Acrylic on Paper Oustandingminimalist self portrait by California-based Latin American artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The artist has represented himself is a stylized manner, yet is quite recognizable due to his beard and dark curly hair. He is wearing red clothing that contrasts nicely against the dark background. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 19"H x 16"W From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg...

Portrait of a Woman with Rosy Cheeks in Acrylic on Paper A stylized portrait by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). In this stylized portrait, the s...

"I Had a Dream" Abstract Expressionist Portrait - Vintage Latin American School A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). An a...

Primary Colors Abstract Expressionist - Mixed Media on Paper Abstract in bold primary colors on a stark black background with salt texturing technique executed along the bottom, by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). This artwork is on "Arches France...

Red and Black Abstract Expressionist - Tribute to Jose Guerrero in Acrylic Richly textured abstract painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). T...

Artist in Gouache on Interview Magazine Back Page 1989 Modernism Portrait of a man and commemorating The Fall of the Berlin Wall on Andy Worhol's Interview Magazine back page and pai...

Face After Picasso - Tropical Storm Two Sided Abstract Watercolor Acrylic Paper Bold Face after Picasso with a storm of bold abstract colors on verso, by California-based artist Ric...

Vintage Latin American School Figurative Abstract of a Lady in a Red Landscape. Intriguing and moody piece by California-based Latin American artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece features a dark red abstracted background. On the left side of the piece, the outline of a building is visible providing the sense of a cityscape. Diagonal lines cross at the base of the woman's body and then fade backward into space. The red tones of the background are accentuated by large swaths of blue-toned blacks. The woman fades into this background, her pale face being the eye-catching center of the painting. Behind her, another figure rendered in simple shapes is just visible. Signed "de silva 86" in bottom left corner Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Canvas size: 20"H x 16"W From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg...

"Bird on a Wire" The Crow - Acrylic on Canvas Playful depiction of a crow by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The crow is shown with green and ye...

"Chat Noir" - Black Cat Abstract Expressionism A vibrant abstract painting of a black cat with stark contrast of black accented in red and yellow, by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva...

Andy Warhol Gouache on Interview Magazine Back Page 1989 Modernism Portrait of Andy Worhol on Andy Worhol's Interview Magazine back page and painted over in Gouache by Ricardo (Richa...

Abstract Expressionist Collage in Acrylic on Paper Bright, saturated abstract painting with collage by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Bold red,...

Sepia Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting in in sepia-toned brush strokes and deep red and bright yellow accents with contrasting black a...

Seeing Spots Abstract Impressionism A vibrant abstract painting in bold primary colors, by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/...

Spaced Out Abstract Impressionism A vibrant abstract painting in reds accented in raven black, white latex paint, and shimmering metallic gold, by Californ...

Lace Swirls - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A dynamic abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A brownish-r...

Alan Partridge's Bleeding Heart - Abstract Expressionism Double-sided artwork: Backside abstract expressionism represents a dancer in a coral dress A subdued abstract painting in r...

Blocks of Color on a Red Field in Acrylic on Textured Paper Abstract color field composition by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is co...

"Ricardo" - Abstract Expressionist Self Portrait in Acrylic on Paper Expressive self-portrait by Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is fluid and free, using dyna...