Red and Black Abstract Expressionist - Tribute to Jose Guerrero in Acrylic by Ricardo De Silva

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Red and Black Abstract Expressionist - Tribute to Jose Guerrero in Acrylic

Richly textured abstract painting by California-based artist Ricardo … Read more Red and Black Abstract Expressionist - Tribute to Jose Guerrero in Acrylic

Richly textured abstract painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is textured due to the thick layers of paint used by the artist. There are two primary sections - the lower half is red and the upper half is black. To the right side near the top there are accents in blue, white, and yellow.

Signed and dated at the bottom: "de Silva 86"
Canvas size: 20"H x 16"W

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'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. See less