 'Yellow Wicker'
$148.95
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on sale! $134.06
Ana Martins evokes yellow wicker in a playful composition, building up heavy acrylic textures. Sunny clouds lend an airy presence, contrasting with the intricate ochre weave. This enchanting abstract is signed on the back so it can be displayed in any position. Acrylic on canvas; titled "Vime Amarelo" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. |
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 'House II'
$164.95
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on sale! $148.46
Set along a diagonal street, tall homes stand side by side in Rio de Janerio. Steeply pitched roofs, white columns and narrow verandas whisper of a quieter time when the pace of life was slower. Andre de Miranda creates a series of prints urging a collective memory that recalls the value of such homes, many of which are abandoned or razed. Xylograph (woodcut) print on Verg� paper, titled "Sobrado II" in Portuguese. |
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 'Sunset in Brasilia' (limited edition)
$187.95
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on sale! $169.16
Bold color enlivens the stark geometry of a work that evokes the city of Brasilia. Dominated by deep pink, abstract shapes make way for a yellow orb that stretches across long urban blocks. Valter Gomes portrays sunset in the capital in this whimsical work. Titled "P�r do Sol em Brasilia" in Portuguese. |
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 'The Reunion'
$67.95
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on sale! $61.16
Garbed in bright colors, anonymous people huddle in small groups for quiet conversation. Elena Osuna presents a brightly colored engraving whose theme extends beyond the borders of towns, countries or continents. "In the small towns, people gather and talk about the things that are happening there," Osuna says. Titled "La reuni�n" in Spanish, the print is part of a series of 60. A watermark attests to its authenticity. |
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 Madhubani painting, 'Tree of Life'
$92.95
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on sale! $83.66
Sheltered in the mighty branches of the tree of life, two traditional deities are a brilliant presence. To the right, the sun god appears in brilliant orange while the moon goddess to the left is a lovely young woman. This traditional Madhubani painting by Dileep Kumar is drawn freehand on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured. |
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 'Symmetrical II'
$148.95
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on sale! $134.06
A sea of deep blue moves across the vision, divided from textured sunshine and golden clouds by a narrow band of white. Ana Martins tempers her severe geometry with airy textures, juxtaposing the hues of sky and ocean in a mesmerizing composition. Endlessly fascinating, it is designed to be displayed in any position; for this reason Martins signs at the back. Acrylic on canvas; titled "Sim�trico I" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. |
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 'Yellow Vase' (limited edition)
$132.95
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on sale! $119.66
Adrift in an orange ambience, a yellow vase proffers delicate flowers to the cool blue sky. Marina von Sohsten creates an enchanting composition with strong diagonals. Elegant textures enhance the work. Designed to be displayed from any angle, the piece is signed on the back. Titled "Vaso Amarelo" in Portuguese. |
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 'Rio de Janeiro Favela'
$139.95
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on sale! $125.96
Tucked amid strong vertical line, windows look out on bustling action. Busy line crosses insistent fields and paths wend their way skyward. Andre de Miranda evokes rather than depicts a favela, the informal urban neighborhoods around Rio de Janeiro. Rich texture suggests the depth of experience enclosed there. Xylograph (woodcut) print on Verg� paper, titled "Favela Carioca" in Portuguese. |
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 'Yellow Cut'
$197.95
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on sale! $178.16
Brazilian artist D. Coelho breaks through the barriers of color and form in this stunning acrylic on canvas. Experimenting with textures, he creates the illusion of a jagged rip on the canvas as he works with sand. Titled "Corte amarelo" in Portuguese. |
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 'Clothesline'
$144.95
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on sale! $130.46
Bisected by a slender line, a crimson ambience hosts figures of blue and gold. Marina von Sohsten paints a dramatic composition she calls "Clothesline." Blown by a hot breeze, the images suggest a bird's free flight. Acrylic on canvas; titled "Varal" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. Part of a signed limited edition of 100 pieces. |
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 'Blue Fugue' (limited edition)
$239.95
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on sale! $215.96
Fascinating in its equilibrium, this original work by D. Tavares transmits an admirable sense of calm. Tavares finds inspiration in the work of Mondarian, painting blackened strips running down and across the canvas to create a tantalizing illusion. A blue square teases with a sense of depth as Tavares makes a magnificent use of perspective. Titled "Fuga Azul" in Portuguese. |
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 'Landscape'
$248.95
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on sale! $224.06
Andr� de Miranda's creativity knows no boundaries, and as inspiration takes over him he delivers a fascinating and intriguing xylograph print. "This imaginary landscape came to mind as I was preparing the block of wood," confides the artist. "It has a certain sense of movement and an aura of mystery." Titled "Paisagem" in Portuguese, this print is executed on onion paper with a Canson paper mat. Limited edition of 10. |
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 'Windows of Mood III' (triptych)
$199.95
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on sale! $179.96
Gentle sea waves, gossamer spider webs and whirling snail shells reflect the artist�s natural surroundings. Affirming his commitment to the environment, A. Werneck presents a set of three paintings. Earthen colors open windows on quiet moods. |
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 'Encounters and Dis-Encounters'
$177.95
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on sale! $160.16
With arms lifted to embrace the other, abstract figures face in opposite directions. The circles and petals appear in mirror images as Vera Lemos juxtaposes forms and colors. Warm and playful, the abstract is tranquil, yet thought-provoking. Titled "Encontros e Desencontros" in Portuguese. |
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 'Abstract Nest'
$94.95
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on sale! $85.46
Seen on a black background, each bit of twig and straw is precisely placed in this exquisite woodcut print. Patricia Mado depicts an empty bird's nest in a bold monotone composition. Titled "Ninho Abstrato" in Portuguese. |
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 'Happiness'
$162.95
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on sale! $146.66
Bright squares and rectangles arranged on an ochre background evoke a sensation of happiness. Adding fascinating textures, Shyrley Oliveira creates a geometry that is fluid, not rigid. She signs the painting on the back so it can be displayed in any position. Titled "Alegria" in Portuguese. |
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 'The Fountain'
$279.95
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on sale! $251.96
Rippling water bubbles and splashes in an abstract portrait of a fountain. This exquisite collage comes from Luiza Kemp. She begins with an original photograph cut in strips. It forms the basis for a composition in acrylics on canvas. |
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 'Plenitude' (limited edition)
$204.95
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on sale! $184.46
Warm hues of gold, ochre and brown collide into harmonious contrasts that exude dramatic energy. Geometry makes a subtle appearance as Verita paints with impassioned force and meticulous care. Working with acrylics, Verita creates textures that lure and mesmerize with their illusory presence. Titled "Pleno" in Portuguese. |
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 'Dreaming in Red' (triptych)
$137.95
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on sale! $124.16
Glowing like rubies in sunlight, crimson hues mesmerize the senses. A. Werneck conjures a pleasant dream in sensuous layers of color. Titled "Sonhando com o Vermelho" in Portuguese, the set of three canvases can be displayed together or separately. |
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 'Green Wicker'
$148.95
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on sale! $134.06
Building up heavy acrylic textres, Ana Martins paints a handsome composition. The severe shapes are mitigated by the cloudlike colors and intricate weave of juxtaposing fields. Martins evokes green wicker in a sophisticated work of art. Acrylic on canvas; titled "Vime Verde" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. |
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 'For Sale at Night'
$152.95
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on sale! $137.66
Night fills the sky as windows open onto black abandon. Andre de Miranda depicts a gracious old mansion. Once enclosing gardens and groves, it now finds itself near the city center, the land it occupies more highly prized than the empty home. Andre de Miranda creates a series of woodcut prints urging a collective memory that recalls the value of such homes. Xylograph (wood cut) print on Verg� paper, titled "Noturno Vende-se" in Portuguese. |
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 'Skiing' (limited edition)
$199.95
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on sale! $179.96
Descending a long white plane, fields of color take shape as precise squares. A wide, feathery brushstroke evokes the blur of movement in this abstract by Valter Gomes. He depicts a skier in a bold work titled "Esquiando" in Portuguese. |
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 'Brother of the Sun'
$188.95
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on sale! $170.06
In this elegant black and white abstract, Andr� de Miranda depicts a fantastical creature. Small and ambiguous, it seems both wild and tame. The bold contrast of solid fields of color with areas of texture reinforces the confrontation of feelings. Linoleum block print on paper, titled "Irm�o do Sol" in Portuguese. |
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 'Muse'
$67.95
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on sale! $61.16
Faceless, a mysterious personage plays a bright red guitar. Elena Osuna creates her own vision of a muse. "This is a recurring theme in my work," she says of the beautiful engraving. "The melancholy with which this person plays his instrument is what I like best. The colors, too, evoke both sadness and sensuality." Titled "Musa" in Spanish, the print is part of a series of 100. A watermark attests to its authenticity. |
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 Madhubani painting, 'Man with Fish'
$78.95
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on sale! $71.06
An exquisite symmetry suggests the harmony of all creation in this beautiful painting by Dileep Kumar. Resting in the branches of an immense green tree, circles host colorful men standing shoulder to shoulder. In the center, fish gather nose to nose. The work is a traditional Madhubani painting, drawn freehand on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured. |
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 'Gift'
$194.95
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on sale! $175.46
"I see the colors and shades in this painting as a gift, a present from God to the observer's eye. A gift to those who seek harmony and happiness through the enchantment of colors," confides Brazilian artist Verita. She paints with acrylics and creates textures with plaster as she transforms the canvas into a vibrant work of art. Titled "D�diva" in Portuguese. |
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 'Positive'
$148.95
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on sale! $134.06
White spheres and rods on black form a playful dance. Selecting the colors to express opposites, Ana Martins creates an optical illusion in which both seem to compete for the foreground. The handsome composition is wrought in heavy layers of acrylic, resulting in added visual texture. Acrylic on canvas; titled "Positivo" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. |
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 'Colors' (limited edition)
$152.95
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on sale! $137.66
Bold yellow and serene green meet in a field of abstract geometry in this painting by Cl�udio Gon�alves. Painting with acrylics, Gon�alves transforms space into a game of symmetry that is enlivened by the melodious combination of colors. Titled "Cores" in Portuguese. |
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 'Revelation' (limited edition)
$204.95
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on sale! $184.46
Surging from a serene blue background, powerful shapes in orange traverse the canvas. Sizzling hues take the scene by storm in this dramatic work by Verita. "This suggests something that was hidden, latent, awaiting the right moment to come to light," she says. "Its cheerful color is revealed, prompting us to participate in life with force and fullness." Titled "Revela��o" in Portuguese. |
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 'The Dreamer, Moon Woman'
$99.95
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on sale! $89.96
Crescents play about a woman's face, caressing her cheeks and forming her features. She closes her eyes, while ruby lips bring vibrant color to an abstract portrait. "I always depict women with their eyes closed," Jacira Baptista says of this elegant pen and ink design. "The moon represents a dreamy woman, the liberty of a dream come to life, exhibiting life in each phase of its cycle." Titled "A Sonhadora - Mulher Lua" in Portuguese. Part of a limited edition. |
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 'Day's Work'
$67.95
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on sale! $61.16
"Appreciate these lines, as with them these people transform their bodies to give the land their very best," says artist Elena Osuna. "They work tirelessly, expecting to receive the gifts of the fields. Sometimes the land is generous. Sometimes, and with good reason, it turns against man." The beautiful engraving is superbly composed. Titled "La jornada" in Spanish, the print is part of a series of 100. A watermark attests to its authenticity. |
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 Madhubani painting, 'The Sun God'
$58.95
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on sale! $53.06
The sun disk dominates this quiet forest bringing warmth and color. The figure represents the Indian deity Surya, god of the sun; his father is the sky god and his wife is Chaya, goddess of dawn. Dileep Kumar creates a handsome painting in the ancient Madhubani style, using natural colors on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured. |
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 'Negative'
$148.95
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on sale! $134.06
Spheres roll into view alongside a rectangular field of black. Competing with the pristine white background, the shapes vie for position in positive and negative space. Ana Martins paints an enchanting abstract. The minimalist work is enhanced by intriguing textures, achieved with thick layers of acrylic. Acrylic on canvas; titled "Negativo" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. |
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 'Windows of Mood II' (triptych)
$199.95
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on sale! $179.96
Abstract forms allude to nature in this handsome set of paintings. Building textures in white, A. Werneck adds sunny color and earthen hues that open windows on serene moods. The set of three canvases can be displayed together or separately. |
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 'Freedom from the Island'
$279.95
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on sale! $251.96
Freedom is Luiza Kemp's theme for this elegant collage. She works in a subtle palette of gray and blue, adding patches of yellow sunshine. The evocative acrylic on canvas features portions of Kemp's own photographs. |
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 'Symmetrical I'
$148.95
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on sale! $134.06
Textured fields move across the canvas in vertical panels. Their handsome asymmetry is exquisitely balanced, juxtaposing a wide expanse of pale ochre with a narrow strip of brown and a band of feathered ivory. Working with heavy coats of acrylic, Ana Martins creates a striking composition that can be displayed in any position without losing its equanimity. Titled "Sim�trico I" in Portuguese. Arrives stretched and unframed. |
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 'Beautiful Afternoon in Manhattan' (limited edition)
$204.95
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on sale! $184.46
Set in precise fields of color, blue and orange front the cool green of Central Park. Purple shadows line the sidewalks, cast across the earth by skyscrapers. Verita's bold geometry and striking palette depict architectural elements as she recalls an afternoon in Manhattan. Titled "Bela tarde em Manhattan" in Portuguese. |
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 'Sealife'
$207.95
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on sale! $187.16
Fascinated with the sea, Valter Gomes interprets nautical themes in bright primary hues. A sailboat skims across blue waters, set on a crimson panel. To the right, a lifesaver suggests the open ocean, while the golden Brazilian sun appears on the left. |
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 'Sisal'
$158.95
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on sale! $143.06
Patricia Mado captures the regular pattern of woven sisal, discovering occasional broken strands and irregular fibers in black and white. The handsome composition is endlessly fascinating, masterfully created as a woodcut print. |
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 'Luck and Delicacy'
$184.95
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on sale! $166.46
Bright colors, beautifully combined, juxtapose a clover and daisy at opposite ends of the canvas. Valter Gomes explores the harmony of these forms, centering the images with an encounter of water and earth. Titled "Sorte e Delicadeza" in Portuguese. |
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