Bold Abstract and Figurative Composition in Blue and red Acrylic on Paper Bright and colorful abstracted figural painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is abstracted swatches of blue, red, black and yellow. We show the piece in different attitudes for the viewer to decide. Unsigned but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. (Certified to be by the artist) Paper size: 30"H x 22.25"W From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg, Alice Robertson Carr, Deborah Eve Alastra, Russell Kelly, and Diana Mark.000