Leonardo Nierman Oil Painting "Firebird"

Item Details

Leonardo Nierman (Mexico/New York; born 1932)
Firebird, late-20th-century
Oil on canvas
Signed to the lower left

Leonardo Nierman was born in Mexico City in 1932 and later became a leader in modern Mexican art. Nierman attended the National University of Mexico where he received a degree in mathematics and physics and later followed his passion for creating art. As a former lead violinist for the Mexico Symphony Orchestra, music became a primary inspiration for his art and can be seen reflected in the movement of his compositions.

Condition

- to fair; dust and accretions present to surface of painting; wear and loss of paint to edges of frame; toning on fabric insert; scratches present to surface of frame; minor foxing to canvas.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 16" W x 19.75" H.

Item #

18DCC175-044