Although this figure drawing seems traditionally simple in execution, its saturated color and provocative cubist contours will make a dent to your psyche. When it comes to contemporary art, José Raúl Anguiano Valadez emerges as a true master amongst his peers. This minimalist drawing, among his many works, exemplifies Anguiano's ability to forge a deep connection that intricately binds the viewer to the indigenous subjects of his creations.
FRAMED PASTEL DRAWING ON PAPER, CUBIST FIGURES, SIGNED UPPER RIGHT RAUL ANGUIANO (MEXICAN/ AMERICAN, 1915-2006), DATED 1990, SIGHT: APPROX 25.5"H, 19.5"W, OVERALL: APPROX 27"H, 21"W, 4LBS **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.
