Sergio Telles (b.1936) - 1971 Oil Washerwomen in Olhão

Description

A wonderfully colourful and vibrant depiction of a launderette in the Portuguese city of Olhão. Telles captures the bustling scene with expressive brushwork and layers of evocatively applied paint - you can almost feel the steam rising from the water and hear the gentle rhythm of washing in motion. Well presented in a gilt effect frame with artist name plaque. Inscribed with the title and date to the reverse. Signed in the upper right corner. On board.

Condition

In fine condition overall. Some minor marks and scuffs to the frame and inner slip.

Size

14 x 22cm (5.5" x 8.7")
Framed Size: 34 x 41cm (13.4" x 16.1")

Artist Biography

Sergio Telles is a Brazilian painter born in Rio de Janeiro. He is known for his vibrant expressionist style and use of vibrant colour. His works explore the light and atmosphere of urban and coastal landscapes, capturing the unique energy of Brazil. Telles studied both in Brazil and abroad, absorbing influences from European modernism while maintaining a distinctively Brazilian sensibility. His paintings reveal a fascination with movement and human presence, often depicting scenes from Rio's streets, beaches, and everyday life. Throughout his long career, he has exhibited widely in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Telles' art reflects both the spontaneity of impressionism and the intensity of expressionism. He is regarded as one of Brazil's key figures in contemporary painting, bridging classical technique with modern emotion. His works are part of several important public and private collections.