Casa Columna Desert de Retz
Alfredo Castañeda
Watercolor on paper
18 x 15-3/4"
Signed
1967

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Description

Alfredo Castañeda Watercolor Desert De Retz France 1967 Surrealist Art

Let go of reality with this watercolor on paper created by the renowned master of Latin American art, Alfredo Castañeda. This early work, signed and dated by the artist in 1967, depicts a view inspired by the Colonne détruite (Column House), built in the 18th century by the French aristocrat François-Nicolas-Henri Racine de Monville in the gardens of Desert de Retz near Paris.

Titled "Casa Columna Desert de Retz," the piece encapsulates the surrealist essence of Castañeda, who along with André Breton and other prominent artists of the time, frequented this location due to its mystical appeal. The watercolor on paper stands out for its masterful execution becoming a testament of his refinement the surrealism technique, which fantastically captures the unique atmosphere of this historical site.

This artwork represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of Alfredo Castañeda's rich artistic journey and immerse yourself in the magical world of surrealism. Add this piece to your collection and let Castañeda's Casa Columna Desert de Retz transform your space with its artistic and historical charm.

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Details

Material/Technique:

Watercolor on paper

Size:

18 x 15-3/4"

Frame:

26-3/4 x 24-3/4 x 2-1/4"

Date/Period:

1967

Style:

Surrealism

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