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Ricardo de Silva
Portrait of a Man Drinking Beer in Acrylic on Paper

1986

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Portrait of a Man Drinking Beer in Acrylic on Paper Whimsical portrait by Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). A piece of burlap is applied to the paper, with a bright red eye showing though. The man is wearing a black bowler hat and has a black mustache. He appears to be wearing a black suit and is holding a mug of beer. Signed in the lower left corner: R. de Silva Dated in the lower center: 25-2-86 Paper size: 22.5"H x 14"W From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. Ricardo 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, Alice Robertson Carr, Deborah Eve Alastra, Russell Kelly, and Diana Mark.
  • Creator:
    Ricardo de Silva (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Artwork is in very good condition. Mild tonal ageing around the edges.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH84701stDibs: LU54211969242

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