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Chico da Silva — Untitled
Chico da Silva

Untitled

1969

This vibrant tempera on paper composition features fantastical bird-like creatures rendered in an expressionistic style with bold, intricate patterning. The work showcases masterful use of color, from the warm yellows and reds of the background to the jewel-toned plumage of the central figures. Detailed cross-hatching and linear marks create dynamic texture throughout, while ornate decorative elements suggest influences from folk art and surrealism. The composition demonstrates sophisticated color harmony and imaginative animal symbolism characteristic of mid-20th century modernism.

Medium
Tempera on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Lot 31 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Signed.

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EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 31

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Chico da Silva, Untitled, 1969

This vibrant tempera on paper composition features fantastical bird-like creatures rendered in an expressionistic style with bold, intricate patterning. The work showcases masterful use of color, from the warm yellows and reds of the background to the jewel-toned plumage of the central figures. Detailed cross-hatching and linear marks create dynamic texture throughout, while ornate decorative elements suggest influences from folk art and surrealism. The composition demonstrates sophisticated color harmony and imaginative animal symbolism characteristic of mid-20th century modernism.

Medium
Tempera on paper
Dimensions
55.9 x 75.7 cm
Year
1969
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Surrealism, Tempera Painting, Vibrant Palette, Mythological Symbolism, Figurative Abstraction, Bird Imagery, Expressionism, Pattern And Texture, Color Field, Imaginative Composition, Illustration Art, Fantastical Creatures, Fine Art Paper, Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art Influences, Drawing Techniques, Latin American Art, Decorative Art, Ornamental Design, Animal Representation

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