This serene and captivating lithograph is a quintessential work by Víctor Manuel García Valdés, the pioneer of modern art in Cuba. Known for his "Vanguardia" style, Manuel blended European modernism with the soulful essence of his homeland. This piece depicts a young woman in a quiet moment of reflection, cradling a clear vessel with two fish—a recurring motif in his work that symbolizes the tranquil, island life of the Caribbean.

The artwork features the artist’s signature soft, curved lines and a harmonious palette of cool blues and warm earth tones. Signed by the artist and numbered as part of a limited edition, this lithograph reflects the influence of Amedeo Modigliani through the elongated, graceful features of the subject. It is a sophisticated example of the "Tropical Gypsy" aesthetic that defined the Golden Age of Cuban painting.

Auction Specifications

• Artist: Víctor Manuel García Valdés (Cuban, 1897–1969)

• Title: Muchacha con Peces (Young Woman with Fish)

• Medium: Limited Edition Lithograph on Paper

• Edition: Hand-numbered (e.g., 1/100)

• Signature: Signed "Victor Manuel" in the plate/hand-signed

• Framing: Professionally framed in a classic dark wood frame with a neutral mat

• Provenance: Includes a RNBC export permit (National Registry of Cultural Goods, Cuba) or equivalent documentation

• Dimensions: H:21 W:17in 

Keywords: Victor Manuel, Victor Manuel Garcia Valdes, Cuban Art, Vanguardia, Latin American Modernism, La Gitana Tropical, Muchacha con Peces, Lithograph, Limited Edition, Caribbean Art, Modern Portraiture, Cuban Painter, Havana Artist, Collectible Print, Fine Art Auction, Modigliani influence, RNBC Cuba, Art of the 20th Century.