Attr. to Maria Vieira Da Silva – Untitled

Signed lower right “Vieira da Silva.”

This intricate watercolor on paper is a captivating example of the structural complexity and rhythmic abstraction associated with Maria Elena Vieira Da Silva. The composition features a dense, labyrinthine network of horizontal and vertical strokes, creating a sense of fragmented architectural space and urban energy. Through a sophisticated palette of cerulean, indigo, and slate grays, punctuated by strategic accents of primary red and ochre, the work explores the tension between depth and surface.

A key figure of the School of Paris, Vieira Da Silva was renowned for her ability to transform memories of cityscapes into poetic, semi-abstract grids. This piece demonstrates that signature “spatialism,” where short, staccato brushstrokes build a flickering perspective that draws the viewer into a shimmering, multifaceted environment. The fluid nature of the watercolor medium adds a layer of transparency and light to the geometric rigor of the “perspective of the mind” for which she is celebrated.

Private Collection, Spain.

The work is in good overall condition, with the watercolor pigments remaining vibrant and well-defined across the sheet. The paper support shows light, age-appropriate toning primarily at the extreme edges, and the verso exhibits a few scattered pigment smudges and minor surface marks that are typical of the artistic process and do not affect the integrity of the primary composition on the front. Unframed.

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