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Ricardo de Silva
Portrait of an Artist on Interview Magazine Back Page 1989 Modernism Watercolor

1989

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Portrait of an Artist on Interview Magazine Back Page 1989 Modernism Watercolor Possibly a portrait of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva Portuguese artist. Portrait of a woman on Andy Worhol's Interview Magazine back page and painted over in watercolor and acrylic by Ricardo (Richard) de Silva (De Silva) (Brazil/American, 20th C). Possibly a portrait of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva. 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 1980-2000s. 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, Russell Kelly, and Diana Mark. Maria Helena Vieira da Silva was a Portuguese abstract painter. She was considered a leading member of the European abstract expressionism movement known as Art Informel. Her works feature complex interiors and city views using lines that explore space and perspective. She also worked in tapestry and stained glass. Image: 22"H x 16"W Signed lower right "R deSilva" '89 Paper on Foam core
  • Creator:
    Ricardo de Silva (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1989
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RJA84631stDibs: LU54211987422
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