Mario Carreño Lithograph, Cuban/Chilean Art, 1990, 140/199

Mario Carreño "Serenade" Oil Painting on Canvas, Cuba 1941, Signed Offered for sale is an important oil on canvas painting by Cuban artist Mario Carreño (1913-1999) signed and date...

Cuban Artist Cundo Bermudez Lithograph, Signed, Numbered with COA Offered for sale is a 2007 lithograph of a Mid-century painting by the Cuban artist Cundo Bermúdez (1914-2008). This is a print from the artist's authorized lithographic production or one of his earlier works prior to his death. The print is # 77/700 as printed in Spain and includes the original COA in an envelope affixed to the back. The work is nicely framed and ready to hang. Bermúdez was a painter associated with the Cuban Modernist movement, and best known for his colorful and humorous depictions of everyday life. Born in Havana, he studied painting at the Alejandro School of Fine Art in Havana, and later traveled to Mexico City to study drawing at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Art. There, he was strongly influenced by Mexican artists, such as Diego Rivera, and José Clemente Orozco as well as by the previous generation of Cuban artists, such as Amelia Peláez and Carlos Enríquez...

Color Lithograph of Japanese Kabuki Theater Figure, Pencil Signed and Numbered Offered for sale is a color lithograph of a Japanese Kabuki theater male figure which is pencil singe...

Shalom Moskovitz lithograph New York Print, signed, 50/100 Offered for sale is an original lithograph by Israeli artist Shalom Moskovitz (1896-1980) known as Shalom of Safed...

Antique print titled "Danze de' Chiliesi" (Dance of the Chileans), from the historical work "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" by Giulio Ferrario. The print, created in 1821, showcases a traditional Chilean dance, vividly captured in line and aquatint etching with original hand coloring on wove (vellin) paper. The scene depicts a group of Chilean dancers in a circular formation, engaging in a traditional dance. The dancers are adorned in colorful attire, featuring breechcloths, leggings, and vibrant headdresses with feathers, which reflect their cultural heritage and the festive nature of the dance. The setting is outdoors, possibly during a community celebration or ritual, indicated by the natural backdrop and the casual yet organized arrangement of the figures. Cultural and Historical Significance This print is significant as it provides a visual documentation of Chilean cultural practices from the early 19th century, emphasizing the traditional dances that were an integral part of community gatherings and celebrations. The artwork, by C. Bramati and Paolo Fumagalli after designs by Giulio Ferrario, is part of a larger series that aimed to capture the costumes and customs of people around the world, offering insights into the diversity of cultural expressions during a time of burgeoning global awareness. The detailed depiction not only highlights the dance but also serves as an ethnographic record, preserving aspects of Chilean culture that might have evolved or faded over time. This work, along with others in the series, was widely distributed and appreciated for its educational and artistic value, making significant contributions to the understanding of global cultural heritage in the 19th century. ‘Tavole XXVIII. Danze de’ Chiliesi.’ Line & aquatint etching with original hand colouring on wove (vellin) paper. Sheet size: 33 x 23,5 cm. (13 x 9,3 inch). Image size: 21 x 15,5 cm. (8,3 x 6,1 inch). In more detail: From: ‘Il Costume Antico e Moderno …, l’America.’ , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 17 volumes (first issue), published sequentially between c. 1815/1816 until 1826 after first being issued in 143 weekly installments. This Italian volume has the date 1821. The second issue was published in 21 volumes in 1827. The work appeared in Italian and French. Smaller size editions with smaller much less elaborate plates were published in Florence (1823-38), Naples (1831-42) and even a 16mo. editon in Livorno (1830). Original blindstamp at bottom right image. The sources used for this work are wide including van Humboldt, von Wied etc. Made by ‘C. Bramati and Paola Fumagalli’ after ‘Giulio Ferrario’. Giulio Ferrario was founder of the ‘Societa Tipografica de Classici Italiani’ and served as the director of the Braidense National Library in Milan, Italy. Artists that worked on this monumental work are: Gallo Gallina, D.K. Bonatti, A. Biasioli, L. Rossi, Paolo Fumagalli, Gaetano Zancon (1771-1816), G. Bigatti, C. Bramati, G. Gallo, C. Bottiglia, G. Castellini, Antonio Rancati (1784-1816), Vittorio Raineri, Sydney Parkinson...

Limited Edition Lithograph by Melchi Hundler signed with an edition number of 140/150, featuring a charcoal Drawing of Hasidic Dancers (man and wife). This evocative limited edition ...

This captivating abstract lithograph, created by an unknown artist, features a stunning palette of blue tones that evokes a sense of depth and emotion. Signed and numbered, this piec...

A romantic lithograph on paper titled "Acolliment" by Spanish Modernist Alvar Sunol. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 140/175 on the bottom left. Publi...