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Martin SaldanaVibrant 20th Century Folk Art Oil Painting of Girl, Sheep & Car in Landscape
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"Girl with Sheep and Car" is a captivating mid-20th century oil on board painting by self-taught folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874-1965). This vibrant landscape features a whimsical Folk Art depiction of rural life, with figures and animals that reflect Saldaña’s deep affection for nature and his Mexican heritage. The bold, geometric composition showcases his unique style, bringing a sense of warmth and charm to everyday scenes.
Measuring 29 3⁄4 x 33 1⁄2 x 1 inches in its custom frame, the artwork itself is 19 1⁄2 x 23 1⁄2 inches.
About the Artist:
Martin Saldaña, born in 1874 in Mexico, moved to Denver where he began attending children's art classes at the Denver Art Museum at age 76 in 1950. Over the next 15 years, he created artwork that vividly captured memories of his childhood in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, especially scenes of ranch life, landscapes, and animals.
A prolific artist, Saldaña painted nearly every day, producing a new work about every three days. His colorful, direct style is deeply influenced by the tapestries and traditions of his Mexican roots. Known for his simplicity and emotional depth, Saldaña is recognized as an outsider artist, and his work resonates with a broad audience.
Saldaña’s art is part of esteemed collections, including the Denver Art Museum, University of Wyoming Art Museum, Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, International Folk Art Museum, Neuss In Aberthor Museum, and Stedelijk Museum.
- Creator:Martin Saldana (1874 - 1965, Mexican)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:very good vintage condition.
- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 261321stDibs: LU27312985022
Martin Saldana
Born in 1874, Saldaña grew up at Rancho Neuvo in Mexico. In 1950, at the age of 76, he began attending children's art classes at the Denver Art Museum. For the next fitfteen years, Saldaña Imaginatively documented whimsical memories from his childhood in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, portraying ranch life, landscapes, and his great love of animals. The prolific artist painted every day, completing a new piece about every three days and amassing an impressive body of work for the former cook at the Denver landmark, the Brown Palace Hotel. Saldaña’s vibrant palette and geometric figures are reminiscent of the tapestries of his Mexican heritage and the paintings, primarily in oil, are innocent and endearing. Saldaña is considered to be a outsider artist, a folk artist who is self-taught, whose work is simple, direct, and high personal. Works Held: Denver Art Museum, University of Wyoming Art Museum, The Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, International Folk Art Museum, Neuss In Aberthor Museum, Stedelijk Museum ©David Cook Galleries, LLC
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Born in 1874, Saldaña grew up at Rancho Neuvo in Mexico. In 1950, at the age of 76, he began attending children's art classes at the Denver Art Museum.
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