Alfredo de la Maria - Artist

Born in the 1940's in Republic Oriental des Uruguay, Alfredo de la Maria studied art and architecture in Montevideo at the Bellas Artes School. At the age of 18 he worked for a newspaper in Montevidio illustrating sports and politics events. By 1961 his equestrian paintings were exhibited in his first ever show in Punta del Este City. Alfredo de la Maria's portrayal of navel subjects are impressive and is studies in polo are considered legendary. He moved to Paris for three years and then returned to Montevideo and then again to Argentinia for ten years where he worked for a number of magazines illustrating covers. Alfredo de la Maria became devoted to automotive art and held the very first of many exhibitions in the Buenos Aires Classic Cars Club in 1989. He is a master of the oils and a very talented painter and his work is recognised all over the world. His distinctive technique combines impressionist qualities with that of dramatic realism.

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