Primary Colors Abstract Expressionist - Mixed Media on Paper by Ricardo De Silva

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Primary Colors Abstract Expressionist - Mixed Media on Paper

Abstract in bold primary colors on a stark black background with … Read more Primary Colors Abstract Expressionist - Mixed Media on Paper

Abstract in bold primary colors on a stark black background with salt texturing technique executed along the bottom, by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). This artwork is on "Arches France" paper.

Signed and dated at the bottom right corner, "R. de Silva 86."
Paper size: 22.75"H x 30.25"W

From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva 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