Pomegranate I (Red)

1985

Gustavo Rivera

$1,700

Limited availability

Museum Exhibited

TECHNIQUE

Etching

SIZE

10 x 10.75″

Gustavo Rivera

Gustavo Rivera is a contemporary artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.

Born: 1940, Ciudad Acuna, Mexico

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Recognition

Internationally recognized Mexican artist who presides in San Francisco. His rich, cultural monotypes have been exhibited at the likes of Stanford Museum, de Young, Museo Felguerez.

Intent

This work is saturated with the richness of Rivera's life across San Francisco, Mexico, and Europe.

Composition

Rivera works intuitively – using etching with collage of spontaneous color to create an energy that is uniquely his.

Ceres Take

Rivera made only a few editions making his works rare to collect.

PARENT TECHNIQUE

Etching

Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....