This drawing's flawless display of high key contrast and predominantly light tones is a treat to the eye. José Raúl Anguiano Valadez was a luminary in contemporary art and a key figure in the "second generation" of Mexican muralists. He blessed the movement with his unique voice and had the profound skill of connecting viewers with the indigenous subjects of his creations. Each work, whether mural or simple drawings like this one, serves as a testament to Anguiano's ability to give voice to an entire culture.
FRAMED PASTEL DRAWING ON PAPER, "ALFARERA SENTADA," SIGNED LOWER RIGHT RAUL ANGUIANO (MEXICAN/ AMERICAN, 1915-2006), DATED 1982, LODI ART GALLERY COLLECTION, TRAVELING EXHIBITION LABELS VERSO, SIGHT: APPROX 19.25"H, 25"W, OVERALL: APPROX 25.25"H, 31.5"W, 9.75LBS **PROVENANCE: FROM THE ESTATE OF ALI A. ABSSI (1934-2020) AND FLORENCE HALL ABSSI (1919-2014), FOUNDERS OF THE ISHTAR GATE GALLERY IN THE PRESTIGIOUS HOUSTON GALLERIA. THEY WERE WORLD TRAVELERS AND DEALERS OF ECLECTIC ART, JEWELRY, ANTIQUITIES, AND GEMS. THEIR FRIENDS, ACQUAINTANCES, AND CUSTOMERS INCLUDED PEOPLE FROM ALL CONTINENTS, INCLUDING SHEIKS, PRIME MINISTERS, ROYALS, BUSINESS LEADERS, POLITICIANS, AND OIL MAGNATES. FLORENCE WAS ALSO A PUBLISHED AUTHOR.
