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Auction 50, Elite Collections | March 5

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 607

Surrealist Tropical Landscape

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

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Title: Goddess of the Tropics: An Anthropomorphic Landscape Artist: Signed "Mantilla" (lower right, dated circa 1995) Medium: Oil or Acrylic on Paper/Board Dimensions: H:21in L:17in


Description

This captivating original painting is a masterful example of Surrealist Anthropomorphism, where the natural world and human form become one. The central figure—a woman’s face rendered in lush, verdant greens—emerges seamlessly from a tropical landscape. Her eyes are closed in a state of tranquil meditation, suggesting a deep, spiritual connection to the Earth.

The composition is framed by vibrant Flamboyant trees with fiery red blossoms and slender palm trees silhouetted against a hazy, golden-yellow sky. The foreground features a winding path and a weathered tree trunk, grounding the ethereal portrait in a tangible, sun-drenched environment. The work is signed by the artist, Mantilla, in the lower right corner, blending the signature into the foliage.

Presented in a high-quality linen-textured mat with a silver-toned wooden frame, this piece is ready for display. It would make a striking addition to any collection focusing on Latin American surrealism, environmental art, or tropical landscapes.


Keywords for Search

Surrealist painting, Mother Earth art, Gaia portrait, Mantilla artist, Tropical landscape, Flamboyant tree, Latin American surrealism, Green woman face, Anthropomorphic nature art, Signed original painting, Caribbean style art, Spiritual nature decor, 1990s fine art, Oil landscape portrait.

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