{"title":"Gouache on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eGouache brings a distinct luminosity and matte density to works on paper, prized by collectors for its precision, saturated color and intimate scale. Within Del Amo Art Gallery's collection, these works reveal the more immediate, exploratory side of an artist's practice — often bridging drawing and painting in a single medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is presented with full attention to provenance, condition and, where applicable, certification, reflecting the same standards of authentication applied across the gallery's holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cundo-bermudez-1914-2008-untitled-1989","title":"CUNDO BERMÚDEZ (1914–2008) – Untitled, 1989","description":"Painted in 1989, this remarkable gouache on paper by Cundo Bermúdez represents one of the finest examples of the artist’s mature period, during which his unmistakable visual language reached its highest level of refinement. The composition portrays two elegantly stylized female figures set within an imaginative architectural interior inspired by the colonial heritage of Cuba, a recurring theme throughout Bermúdez’s celebrated career.\n\nExecuted with exceptional precision, the work demonstrates the artist’s mastery of geometric abstraction while preserving the harmony and lyricism that distinguish his paintings. The architectural forms are simplified into rhythmic planes and angular structures, creating an environment where perspective becomes secondary to balance, color, and decorative elegance. Rich turquoise, deep blues, warm ochres, and vibrant crimson tones interact to produce a composition of extraordinary visual sophistication.\n\nThe seated female figure, draped in vivid red garments, contrasts beautifully with the standing figure positioned across the architectural space, establishing a carefully orchestrated dialogue between movement and stillness. The patterned floor, stylized architectural elements, and fragmented geometric motifs reinforce Bermúdez’s unique synthesis of Cubism, modernism, and Caribbean aesthetics, resulting in a timeless composition that is both poetic and intellectually engaging.\n\nThe use of gouache allows for luminous, opaque color fields and remarkable surface clarity, enhancing the decorative qualities for which the artist became internationally recognized. Every element is meticulously balanced, reflecting Bermúdez’s lifelong pursuit of compositional harmony and formal elegance.\n\nCreated during the final decades of his artistic production, this painting exemplifies the mature style that established Cundo Bermúdez as one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century Cuban art. Its combination of architectural fantasy, refined geometry, and masterful color relationships makes it an outstanding example of his late work and an exceptional piece for distinguished collections of Latin American modern art.","brand":"Private Collection.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44138388848705,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/2140\/6785\/files\/cundo-bermudez-1914-2008-untitled-1989-1026924.jpg?v=1783912567"},{"product_id":"cundo-bermudez-1914-2008-untitled-1987","title":"CUNDO BERMÚDEZ (1914–2008) – Untitled, 1987","description":"Painted in 1987, this outstanding gouache on paper by Cundo Bermúdez exemplifies the artist’s celebrated mature style, distinguished by its harmonious fusion of geometric abstraction, architectural fantasy, and elegant figurative composition. Executed with remarkable technical precision, the work presents two stylized female figures engaged in a quiet musical encounter within an imaginative interior, where every architectural element contributes to the rhythm and balance of the composition.\n\nThe richly illuminated golden background dominates the scene, bathing the figures in warm light while emphasizing Bermúdez’s extraordinary command of color and decorative design. The artist masterfully combines simplified architectural forms, sculptural motifs, and fragmented geometric patterns to create a sophisticated visual environment that transcends realism and enters the realm of poetic imagination.\n\nAt the center of the composition, one figure delicately plays a stringed instrument while the other listens attentively, establishing an intimate dialogue enhanced by graceful gestures and refined body language. Their monumental headdresses, flowing white garments, and carefully orchestrated silhouettes reflect Bermúdez’s lifelong fascination with elegance, theatricality, and the timeless beauty of the human figure.\n\nExecuted in gouache, the painting benefits from luminous opaque colors, crisp contours, and exceptional surface clarity. The vibrant contrast between the radiant yellow architecture, the deep blue patterned floor, and the vivid crimson carpet creates remarkable visual energy while maintaining the compositional harmony that defines the artist’s finest works.\n\nCreated during one of the most accomplished periods of Bermúdez’s career, this work represents the culmination of decades of artistic refinement. It stands as an exceptional example of twentieth-century Cuban modernism, combining sophisticated design, masterful color relationships, and poetic symbolism into a composition of enduring elegance and museum-quality significance.","brand":"Private Collection.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44138407854145,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/2140\/6785\/files\/cundo-bermudez-1914-2008-untitled-1987-1179428.jpg?v=1783912507"},{"product_id":"jose-maria-mijares-1921-2004-untitled-7","title":"JOSÉ MARÍA MIJARES (1921–2004) – Untitled","description":"This exquisite gouache on paper by José María Mijares is an outstanding example of the artist’s mastery of figurative composition and his remarkable command of color, rhythm, and geometric structure. Executed with luminous transparency and exceptional technical precision, the work portrays a graceful young woman holding a basket of freshly caught fish before a vibrant harbor landscape, transforming a simple everyday scene into an elegant poetic vision of Cuban life.\n\nThe composition beautifully reflects Mijares’ distinctive artistic language, in which figurative representation is harmoniously integrated with modernist abstraction. Behind the central figure, a lively coastal village unfolds through a carefully organized mosaic of geometric forms, colorful architecture, sailboats, and shimmering reflections upon the water. This richly structured background recalls the visual rhythm of stained glass, one of the defining characteristics of Mijares’ most celebrated figurative works.\n\nExecuted in gouache, the painting demonstrates the artist’s extraordinary sensitivity to light and color. Brilliant blues, violets, emerald greens, warm ochres, and delicate crimson accents are layered with remarkable transparency, allowing the white of the paper to illuminate the composition from within. The fluidity of the medium enhances the freshness of the scene while preserving the precision of the artist’s carefully controlled drawing.\n\nThe young woman, dressed in elegant shades of violet and adorned with subtle decorative details, embodies themes of dignity, labor, and cultural identity. Her basket of fish and the surrounding maritime landscape celebrate the close relationship between daily life and the sea, while the peaceful harbor and sailboat evoke the enduring traditions of Cuba’s coastal communities. Rather than illustrating a specific narrative, Mijares presents an idealized vision where humanity, architecture, and nature coexist in perfect visual harmony.\n\nAs one of the leading masters of modern Cuban painting, José María Mijares achieved international recognition for his ability to merge lyrical figuration with geometric design. His works on paper are especially admired for their spontaneity, luminous color, and technical brilliance, offering collectors a direct expression of the artist’s creative imagination. This composition is an exceptional museum-quality example of Mijares’ figurative production and represents an important contribution to twentieth-century Latin American art.","brand":"Private Collection.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44138970611777,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/2140\/6785\/files\/jose-maria-mijares-1921-2004-untitled-5588911.jpg?v=1783912509"},{"product_id":"rene-portocarrero-1912-1985-catedral-1961","title":"RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912–1985) – Catedral, 1961","description":"Catedral is an exceptional example of René Portocarrero’s celebrated architectural series, where he transformed Havana’s historic landmarks into vibrant expressions of modern Cuban art. The composition reflects his unmistakable visual language, combining bold black contours, luminous color harmonies, and expressive geometric forms.\n\nInspired by the magnificent colonial architecture of Old Havana, the composition centers on the monumental façade and dome of a cathedral, interpreted through an energetic arrangement of fragmented planes and vivid color. Rather than pursuing strict architectural realism, Portocarrero reimagines the city as a rhythmic tapestry of color, light, and movement, where architecture becomes a poetic symbol of Cuban identity and cultural memory.\n\nExecuted during one of the most important periods of the artist’s career, Catedral demonstrates Portocarrero’s extraordinary ability to synthesize architecture, abstraction, and decorative rhythm into a uniquely expressive visual language. His confident brushwork, vibrant palette, and dynamic composition reveal the influence of both European modernism and the rich artistic traditions of the Caribbean, resulting in a work of remarkable vitality and sophistication.\n\nWidely regarded as one of the defining themes of Portocarrero’s oeuvre, his cathedral compositions remain among the artist’s most recognizable and highly sought-after works, celebrated for their originality, expressive energy, and enduring contribution to twentieth-century Latin American modernism.","brand":"Private Collection.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44139034411073,"sku":null,"price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/2140\/6785\/files\/rene-portocarrero-1912-1985-catedral-1961-7787016.jpg?v=1783912508"},{"product_id":"amelia-pelaez-1896-1968-naturaleza-muerta-con-pina-1961","title":"AMELIA PELÁEZ (1896–1968) – Naturaleza Muerta con Piña, 1961","description":"Created in 1961, Naturaleza Muerta con Piña is an exceptional example of Amelia Peláez’s mature artistic language and her celebrated reinterpretation of the traditional still life through the lens of Cuban modernism. Executed in gouache on paper, the composition transforms the humble pineapple into a monumental decorative motif, embodying the artist’s lifelong fascination with the rich visual culture of Cuba.\n\nFramed by bold black contours and simplified architectural elements, the pineapple becomes a powerful symbol of tropical abundance, warmth, and national identity. Peláez masterfully balances geometric structure with organic form, creating a composition distinguished by its rhythmic line, harmonious proportions, and refined decorative sensibility. The luminous palette of soft greens and warm earth tones reinforces the painting’s sense of serenity while emphasizing the elegance of its formal design.\n\nDuring the final decade of her career, Peláez achieved a highly personal style in which everyday objects were elevated into timeless icons of Cuban culture. Drawing inspiration from colonial architecture, stained-glass windows, wrought iron, ceramics, and tropical flora, she created a visual language that remains among the most recognizable in Latin American modern art.\n\nNaturaleza Muerta con Piña exemplifies the artist’s remarkable ability to synthesize abstraction, decorative rhythm, and cultural symbolism into a composition of enduring beauty and sophistication.","brand":"Private Collection.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44139034443841,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/2140\/6785\/files\/amelia-pelaez-1896-1968-naturaleza-muerta-con-pina-1961-7083893.jpg?v=1783912568"},{"product_id":"amelia-pelaez-1896-1968-naturaleza-muerta-con-peces-1962","title":"AMELIA PELÁEZ (1896–1968) – Naturaleza Muerta con Peces, 1962","description":"Created in 1962, Naturaleza Muerta con Peces is a remarkable example of Amelia Peláez’s mature artistic style and her distinctive contribution to twentieth-century Cuban modernism. Executed in gouache on paper, the composition transforms familiar domestic objects into a refined decorative arrangement distinguished by bold black contours, simplified forms, and harmonious fields of luminous color.\n\nAt the center of the composition, a stylized ceramic vessel containing two fish becomes the focal point of a carefully balanced design. Rather than pursuing naturalistic representation, Peláez distills each element into its essential geometric form, creating a visual language that is both modern and deeply rooted in Cuban artistic traditions. The vibrant bands of rose, golden yellow, and soft blue establish a harmonious chromatic rhythm while emphasizing the artist’s remarkable sensitivity to balance, proportion, and composition.\n\nThroughout her career, Peláez found inspiration in everyday Cuban life, elevating ordinary objects into timeless artistic symbols. 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