Description

This is a rare and intimate embellished serigraph by the celebrated Cuban master René Portocarrero (1912–1985). Created in 1980, this work is a quintessential example of his world-renowned "Flora" series. At 19 by 16 inches, this piece offers a concentrated burst of the artist's "Baroque" modernist style, featuring a stylized female profile intricately woven with tropical, floral, and geometric motifs.

Executed in rich oil pigments, the canvas displays a dense, jewel-toned palette and the complex line work characteristic of the Cuban Vanguardia movement. Portocarrero’s "Floras" are not merely portraits but are symbolic representations of the soul and flora of Cuba. This mid-sized canvas format is highly desirable for private collectors, providing the prestige of a Portocarrero oil while fitting elegantly into high-end residential galleries.

Key Details

• Artist: René Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912–1985)

• Series: Flora

• Date: 1980 (Signed and dated by the artist)

• Medium: Embellished Serigraph

• Dimensions: 19 x 16 inches 

• Movement: Cuban Vanguardia / Latin American Modernism

Condition Report

The painting is in excellent condition. The oil paint is stable with vibrant color retention and no visible cracking (craquelure) or paint loss. The canvas tension is tight on its original stretcher. The frame shows minimal age-appropriate wear and provides a secure, gallery-ready presentation.