Yellow Red Umber in Oil on Paper by Ricardo De Silva

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Yellow Red Umber in Oil on Paper

Stylized symbolic imagery in Umber yellow and Red by California-based artist, Ricardo de … Read more Yellow Red Umber in Oil on Paper

Stylized symbolic imagery in Umber yellow and Red by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Bold lard strokes and sponge-work in oils creates a Southwestern Symbolism feel with a Blue circle at the center. fairly thick impasto swirls and strokes on heavy textured paper.

Signed lower right, acquired with a collection of the artist's work
Paper size: 22.5"H x 32"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