Luis Javier Ochoa (1960) - Central Park

Luis Javier Ochoa – Central Park, Manhattan – 1997 Oil painting on canvas – 93 × 47 cm – Signed and with handwritten inscriptions on the back Interesting painting attributed to the Colombian artist Luis Javier Ochoa, depicting a suggestive interpretation of Central Park, in Manhattan, New York. The work, catalogued as oil on canvas, features a landscape composition rich in figurative elements, characterized by trees, winding paths, vegetation, a central fountain, and numerous bright points that animate the scene. The painting is distinguished by the use of intense, contrasting colors, with a predominance of greens, yellows, oranges, and browns. The brushstrokes are free, energetic, and tactile, giving the surface a particular expressive liveliness and chromatic depth. The painterly language appears to be linked to an expressive sensibility, with a personal and interpretive representation of the urban and natural landscape. Signatures, inscriptions and dating One aspect of particular interest of the work is the presence of handwritten signatures and inscriptions, both on the front and on the back of the canvas. On the front, in the lower right corner, there is the signature «Luis Javier». On the back of the canvas there are additional handwritten inscriptions in Spanish, including: «Luis Javier Ochoa», full name of the artist. «Derechos de autor reservados e intransferibles», translated as «Copyright reserved and non-transferable». «Pintado en Manhattan», meaning «Painted in Manhattan». «Julio – 1997», indicating the month and year of creation. There are also additional attributions attributed to the author. These annotations constitute documentary elements of interest relating to the declared authorship of the work, the place of execution, and its dating. The reference to Manhattan, reported directly on the back of the canvas, also helps geographically contextualize the subject depicted. Dimensions and characteristics Listed artist: Luis Javier Ochoa Catalog title: Central Park Technique: oil on canvas, according to the cataloging of the previous sale Declared dimensions: 93 × 47 cm Year indicated on the back: 1997 Style: expressionist Declared place of creation: Manhattan, New York, United States Signature: present on the front Inscriptions and subscripti ons: present on the back Frame: included Frame and conservation conditions The painting is housed in a simple frame made with an angular metal profile, presumably iron, with a dark-colored painted surface. The frame presents a basic structure, without particular decorative work, and accompanies the painting without altering its composition. The work is offered complete with the frame currently present, as documented in the photographs. The painting is generally in good condition, with a pictorial surface that retains the vivid color and the tactile quality of the brushstrokes. The frame may show slight signs of use and small finish imperfections, visible in the photographs. Final considerations A pictorial work of notable decorative presence, characterized by a dynamic composition, an intense chromatic palette, and a personal interpretation of the Manhattan landscape. The attribution to the artist is based on the signatures and inscriptions present on the work. No independent authenticity certification is available. The painting is sold in the illustrated condition, complete with the metal painted frame. Detailed photographs of the front, back, signatures, and inscriptions form an integral part of the description.

Estimate:£295.79

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