Angel Botello, Portrait of a Woman
Angel Botello (Spanish/Puerto Rican, 1913-1986)
An oil painting on board featuring a bust-length portrait of a woman with dark hair and warm, expressive features. The figure is set against a vibrant background of blue, green, and a luminous golden-ochre halo-like form, reflecting the artist's bold color palette. Signed "BoTello" in red lower right. Framed.
Angel Botello y Barros was a celebrated Spanish-Puerto Rican painter, sculptor, and graphic artist. He gained recognition as "The Gauguin of the Caribbean" for his distinctive use of vivid colors and compelling depictions of island life and its people.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 15 x 11 7/8 inches
Framed: Approximately 18 x 14 7/8 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Angel Botello (Spanish/Puerto Rican, 1913-1986)
An oil painting on board featuring a bust-length portrait of a woman with dark hair and warm, expressive features. The figure is set against a vibrant background of blue, green, and a luminous golden-ochre halo-like form, reflecting the artist's bold color palette. Signed "BoTello" in red lower right. Framed.
Angel Botello y Barros was a celebrated Spanish-Puerto Rican painter, sculptor, and graphic artist. He gained recognition as "The Gauguin of the Caribbean" for his distinctive use of vivid colors and compelling depictions of island life and its people.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 15 x 11 7/8 inches
Framed: Approximately 18 x 14 7/8 inches
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
