Forge a genuine link to a master artist's creative essence with this unique contour drawing. José Raúl Anguiano Valadez, a true master of his craft and a pivotal figure in contemporary art, particularly within the "second generation" of Mexican muralists, continued the legacy of pioneers while infusing his distinct voice into the movement. Through every piece, including minimalist drawings like this, Anguiano crafted a profound connection, intricately binding the viewer to the indigenous subjects that were a recurring motif in his art.
FRAMED SANGUINE (RED CHALK) DRAWING ON PAPER, "LA TENTACION" (THE TEMPTATION), SIGNED LOWER RIGHT RAUL ANGUIANO (MEXICAN/ AMERICAN, 1915-2006), DATED 1971, SIGHT: APPROX 24"H, 19.5"W, OVERALL: APPROX 30.75"H, 26.25"W, 11.5LBS **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.
