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Marius Sznajderman, Acrylic on Canvas, Machu Picchu Courtyard, Signed

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Marius Sznajderman, Acrylic on Canvas, Machu Picchu Courtyard, Signed
Expressively capturing the mystique of the famed Incan ruins, this 1983 acrylic painting by Marius Sznajderman, titled Machu Picchu Courtyard, showcases his signature blend of bold color and dynamic brushwork. The composition features a stylized interpretation of Machu Picchu's verdant landscape and ancient stone structures, rendered in an abstracted yet recognizable form. Sznajderman's use of undulating greens, deep blues, and earthy tones imbues the work with an almost dreamlike quality, emphasizing the spiritual and historical significance of the site. Signed and dated lower right, with an inscription on the verso. Marius Sznajderman was a French-born American painter, printmaker, and scenic designer. Born in Paris in 1926 to Polish-Jewish parents, he fled Nazi-occupied France in 1942, eventually settling in Caracas, Venezuela. There, he studied at the School of Fine Arts and co-founded the Taller Libre de Arte, an influential experimental art workshop. In 1949, he immigrated to the United States, earning both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Columbia University. Over his extensive career, Sznajderman explored themes ranging from Latin American culture to Jewish heritage, with his works held in numerous public collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Artist: Marius Sznajderman (French-American, 1926-2018)
Issued: 1983
Dimensions: 41"L x 31"H
Country of Origin: France/United States


Condition: Age related wear.