This stunning and intricate original watercolor by master Cuban modernist José María Mijares beautifully showcases his celebrated lyrical abstraction and stained-glass aesthetic. The composition features a stylized profile of a woman—a classic Habanera—adorned in an extraordinarily elaborate, oversized decorative hat and ornate attire. Her form is seamlessly woven into a dense, kaleidoscopic landscape of geometric patterns, architectural motifs, whimsical birds, and a prominent birdcage in the lower right. Rendered in a brilliant and saturated palette of fuchsias, rich reds, deep blues, teals, and sunny yellows, the work balances precise, fluid ink outlines with luminous watercolor washes to achieve remarkable depth and narrative charm.

Superbly documented for immediate acquisition or auction placement, the piece is accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued by the Mijares Art Gallery, signed by Maria A. Cabrera de Mijares, and registered under archive reference JM #3249.

Specifications

• Artist: José María Mijares (Cuban, 1921–2004)

• Title: "Habanera"

• Medium: Watercolor on Paper

• Signature: Hand-signed "MIJARES" on the lower right front; accompanied by a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity (JM #3249) dated 11/30/2022

• Dimensions: 22" x 30"

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