Description
Fernando Mercado (b. 1936, El Paso, Texas) studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and worked as an illustrator for Boeing Aircraft Corporation. Among many fellow California artists, Mercado created various Abstract Expressionist works in the 1960s and 1970s.
In this medium-to-large painting (30.5 x 25.5 in), Mercado continued his exploration in color, texture, composition, and movement. The painting is in fair condition. The lower edge has a ~1 inch tear, and pinholes are present in all four corners. Some tape marks remain on the back from previous mounting. Two small areas of paint and paper loss are visible near the border between the green and yellow blocks.
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Painting Details
• Medium: Gouache
• Dimensions: 30.5 × 25.5 in
• Signature:
Lower right: Mercado 73
• Condition Report: Fair –~1 inch tear at bottom, pinholes on four corners, tape marks on back, and two areas of damage near the green/yellow border. Unframed