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José Royo Art

Spanish, b. 1941
Born in 1941 in Valencia, Spain, Jose Royo began demonstrating his artistic talent early. When he was the age of 9, his father, a prominent physician and avid art enthusiast, employed private tutors to instruct Royo in drawing, painting, and sculpture. When Royo turned 14, he entered the San Carlos Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Valencia. Upon turning 18 Royo continued his artistic studies privately with Aldolfo Ferrer Amblat, Chairman of Art Studies at the San Carlos Academy. He also visited the major museums in Europe at this time to study the famous masters-Velasquez, Goya, Renoir, Monet, and Sorolla among others. During the mid-60's-early 70's Royo added more dimensions to his skills creating theatre sets and doing graphic illustration and restoration work. He also participated in competitions, gaining major distinctions. In 1968 he began to exhibit in Spain, specifically Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona. With positive reception of his works in Madrid, Royo received commissions to paint the royal portraits of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. He received subsequent commissions to paint the Judges of the High Magistrature and the Court of Justice, as well as prominent political and society figures. At the age of 25 Royo began feeling a growing desire to paint the land of his birth; to convey the light, the color and the intensity of Valencia and the Mediterranean. This meant a new focus and change of style in his work; he needed to perfect new ways to capture the light, the shadow and to work on classical composition styles. Through the 1980's Royo perfected his style of painting the Mediterranean and exhibited abroad, notably in London, Brussels, Copenhagen and Paris. He also participated in the International Geneva Art Fair. Beginning in 1989 and continuing until today, we see the development of Royo's "matured" style. His dramatic usage of color and "texturing" capture his subject matter with unique flair. Parallels can be drawn to the work of the European masters; for example, with Royo's "homage to the female form," we see the distinct influence of Renoir. It is the similar, almost portrait-like treatment of the female model, caught in a serene, contemplative moment, with the surrounding "bursts" of color from the floral landscapes where we see the "Renoir" in Royo's work. In fact, critics have concluded, "If the artwork of Renoir were blended with that of the 'Valencian painters' you would arrive at the canvasses approaching the uniqueness of the impressive work of Royo." Impressive parallels can also be drawn between Royo's work and that of the Spanish master, Joaquin Sorolla. Both were born in Valencia, both were classically trained, both "matured" into styles of painting capturing the dramatic visual essence of their homeland-Valencia and the Mediterranean Sea. They have both been described as "painters of the Light"; some have said, "of the Light of the South," that is, the southern coast of Spain.
(Biography provided by Lost Art Gallery)
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Artist: José Royo
"Todas Las Luces Del Dia (Suite)" Limited Edition Printer's Proof Serigraph
By José Royo
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"Todas Las Luces Del Dia" is a 4-piece limited edition printer's proof suite on paper by Royo. Each piece is hand signed by the artist and has matching numbers. Includes Letter of Au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary José Royo Art

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"Prima Luce" Limited Edition Printer's Printer's Proof Serigraph
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Located in Chatsworth, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary José Royo Art

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"Bajando Hacia El Mar" Limited Edition Printer's Proof on Clay-Board
By José Royo
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Bajando Hacia El Mar" is a limited edition printer's proof on clay-board by Royo, numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 18" x 45"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary José Royo Art

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"Calla En Mallorca" Limited Edition Printer's Proof on Clay-Board
By José Royo
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Calla En Mallorca" is a limited edition printer's proof on clay-board by Royo, numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 34" x 34" (i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary José Royo Art

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"Shall (Suite)" Limited Edition Printer's Proof Serigraph
By José Royo
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Shall (Suite)" is a 2-piece limited edition printer's proof on paper by Royo. This item consists of the titles, "El Clavales" and "El Matron". Each piece his hand signed by the arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary José Royo Art

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"En Flor" Limited Edition Printer's Proof on Clay-Board
By José Royo
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"En Flor" is a limited edition printer's proof on clay-board by Royo, numbered and hand signed by the artist. Includes Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 29" x 36" (image).
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary José Royo Art

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A Quiet Evening
By José Royo
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas, signed and dated in the lower right corner. Presented in a carved frame measuring 38.5" x 33.75" overall. The work features a woman reading by lamp light in a very tra...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist José Royo Art

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Perfil
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist José Royo Art

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Costa
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist José Royo Art

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Contraluz
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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"Maternity" by Jose Royo 20th century oil on Board Signed
By José Royo
Located in LA BOUILLE, FR
"The Maternity" by Jose Royo oil on board. Oil on board Jose Royo's "The Maternity." Even in its small frame, this powerful painting packs a big punch becau...
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Late 20th Century Modern José Royo Art

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Oil, Board

SENTIMIENTO
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Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on clay board panel. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition of 240. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offer...
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1990s Impressionist José Royo Art

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CLAVELES II
By José Royo
Located in Aventura, FL
From the Shawl Suite. Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Artwork image size: 18 x 11 in. Framed size: approx. 30.5 x 23 i...
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1990s Impressionist José Royo Art

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Screen, Paper

EL MANTON
By José Royo
Located in Aventura, FL
From the Shawl Suite. Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Artwork image size: 18 x 11 in. Framed size: approx. 30.5 x 23 i...
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1990s Impressionist José Royo Art

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SOL Y SOMBRA
By José Royo
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on clayboard panel. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition PA of 14. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offe...
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1990s Impressionist José Royo Art

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INVIERNO
By José Royo
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on clayboard panel. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition PA of 15. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offer...
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20th Century Impressionist José Royo Art

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Andaluza
By José Royo
Located in Austin, TX
Jose Royo (b. 1941, Spain) Title: "Andaluza" Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 20 x 20 in. (canvas) Markings: Signed LR "Royo" Framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist José Royo Art

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Oil, Canvas

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JOVEN CON CESTO DE FLORES
By José Royo
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Black edition of 150. Artwork image size 23.5 x 28.5 inches. Framed size approx. 40.5 x 45 inches. Artwork is in excell...
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Prominent Spanish painter born in 1945. Oil on board signed lower right. From a collection in Madrid and presented in a magnificent carved frame. Excellent impasto texture, a trul...
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H 28.75 in W 36.35 in D 2 in
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LA PERLA
LA PERLA
H 18.25 in W 14.75 in D 1 in
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