Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Cuban, 1902-1982
Wifredo Lam was an Afro-Cuban artist best known for his unique Surrealist aesthetic that combined European artistic movements with the imagery of his native country.
“I responded always to the presence of factors that emanated from our history and our geography, tropical flowers, and black culture,” Lam once said.
In one of his most famous paintings, The Jungle (1943), these various influences are melded together, onto a single large-scale canvas. Born Wifredo Oscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla on December 8, 1902 in Sagua la Grande, Cuba, the painter moved to Madrid, Spain in 1923 to study with Fernando Álvarez de Sotomayor, who had been the teacher of famed Surrealist Salvador Dalí.
Lam moved to Paris after seeing an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s work in Spain. Having arrived in the French capital, he introduced himself to Picasso who subsequently showed Lam his collection of African and Oceanic artworks. The two artists' interaction figured heavily in Lam’s work throughout the remainder of his career. He died on September 11, 1982 in Paris, France at the age of 79.
Today, the artist’s works are held in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London, the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., among others.
Find Wifredo Art for sale on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Gallery Art)
to
1
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
1
1
1
1
74
666
627
362
342
1
Artist: Wifredo Lam
Wifredo Lam Cuban Artist Original Watercolor, 1961
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This original watercolor on paper by Cuban artist Wifredo Lam is in excellent condition and measures 12"h x 10"w. It is signed lower right and dated 1961. It bears a simple gold fr...
Category
1960s Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint
Related Items
Contemporary impressionist abstract floral tulips oil painting paper "Mi Amor"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary Impressionist Floral Oil painting on paper.
"Mi Amor," a vibrant depiction of yellow tulips, is a remarkable piece from Natalya Mougenot’s ongoing floral series, where ...
Category
2010s Abstract Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
$413
H 16.54 in W 11.7 in D 0.04 in
Antique American Impressionist Birch Tree Landscape in a Reflecting Pond 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6000 Antique birch trees landscape,oil on artist board displayed in a wood frame.Signed lower left by Mori.Image size 9.5 H x 7.5 W
Category
1940s Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$475
H 13 in W 11 in D 1 in
Impressionist seaside oil painting "Floating boats on the Mediterranean sea"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting called " Floating boats on the Mediterranean sea" was inspired by my summer vacations spent in Malta which is famous for its beautiful seaside landscape, coasts, boats...
Category
2010s Impressionist Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$319
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.6 in
"Beach Pool" - Acrylic and mixed media on board, custom white frame
Located in Dallas, TX
A vibrant celebration of leisure, memory, and mid-century elegance, “Beach Pool” by acclaimed British artist Dan Parry-Jones captures the golden glow of an e...
Category
2010s Contemporary Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
$4,500
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 1.5 in
"Night at the Palais Garnier" Gold Leaf French Haute Couture Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,500
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Diver with Night Sky - Acrylic and mixed media on board, custom white frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Dan Parry-Jones – Diver with Night Sky
Custom white frame
A striking fusion of memory, place, and graphic abstraction, “Diver with Night Sky” is a standout ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
$3,600
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Antique American Modernist 19th Century Framed Sunset Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist landscape sunset painting. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy....
Category
1890s Modern Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,780 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 37 in D 2 in
Contemporary expressive floral oil painting on paper 'Fusion of red roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary semi-abstract impressionist composition with a touch of expressionism features theree vibrant summer blooming red roses.
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” serie...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
$454
H 12.01 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Italian Modernist Cubic Dog Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5212 Italian Modernist Cubic colorful painting
Framd
Signed on verso Patrick Poletti
Category
1970s Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
White Dawn
By John Little
Located in Austin, TX
Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work:
Egg emulsion on fiberglass. Signed and dated upper left and verso; titled verso.
49 x 48 in.
49.75 x 49 in. (framed)
Custom framed in hickory.
Provenance
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY
Born in Alabama, John Little attended the Buffalo (NY) Fine Arts Academy as a teenager, until 1927. Soon after, he moved to New York where he began operatic vocal training and opened what would become a very successful textile business designing fabric and wallpaper.
In 1933, he enrolled at the Art Students League under the tutelage of George Grosz. Little’s early work consisted predominantly of landscapes, until 1937, when he began studying under Hans Hofmann and his work naturally shifted toward abstraction. During his time with Hofmann, he with artists such as Lee Krasner, George McNeil, Gerome Kamrowski, Giorgio Cavallon...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fiberglass, Egg Tempera
Basketball Girl - Acrylic and mixed media on board, white custom float frame
Located in Dallas, TX
"Basketball Girl" is a lovely and calming work depicting a female figure resting and contemplating with a basketball. Artist Dan Parry-Jones is known for his use of mixed-media combi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
$4,400
H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 1.58 in
Remembrance #34 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, patterned fabric, bird, flora
Located in Paris, FR
Remembrance #34 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink, antique and textile on cotton canvas and wood, dimen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
$2,571
H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Wifredo Lam abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Wifredo Lam abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Wifredo Lam in paint and more. Not every interior allows for large Wifredo Lam abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Wifredo Lam abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28,500 and tops out at $28,500, while the average work can sell for $28,500.
Artists Similar to Wifredo Lam
Questions About Wifredo Lam Abstract Paintings
- Was Wifredo Lam a Surrealist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, Wifredo Lam was a Surrealist. After meeting André Breton, the author of the Surrealist Manifesto, the Cuban artist became highly involved with the Surrealist movement. He was also a member of the movement Négritude. Lam’s style resulted from his extensive travels, featuring graffiti-like flourishes with clear Cubist influences in a Surrealist mood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wifredo Lam art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam was a painter who often worked on large-scale paintings. Using a modern approach and Afro-Cuban imagery, he tackled common themes of social injustice and spirituality. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.