Harry Fonseca (1946 -2006) - Mixed Media, The Discovery of Gold and Souls #3

Description: Click an Image to See it Full-size Details Payment Shipping Terms of Sale View in Room Description An extension of Harry Fonseca's explorations of the California Gold Rush, is his 1991-92 collection - The Discovery of Gold and Souls. One of a series of energetic paintings confronting the impact of the Mission System and Gold Rush on Native Californians. This mix media piece has been generously signed and dated by the artist. Attractively presented in a crisp white mount and vibrant red frame. On paper. Condition Slight discolouration visible along the top edge of the paper. Minor wear to the red frame. Overall condition of the work is very good.Collection Information Harry Fonseca was born in Sacramento, California in 1946. He studied for a time at Sacramento City College and with Frank LaPena at Cal State University at Sacramento. In his close to twenty-year career as an exhibiting artist, Fonseca's work has gone through a number of transformations, but the one constant has been his openness to new influences and sources of inspiration.Fonseca's work took a more political turn with his 1992 series - The Discovery of Gold and Souls in California. With subtle variations on the image of a cross, each piece has been embellished with gold leaf and red oxide. Fonseca has stated that this series "is a direct reference to the physical, emotional and spiritual genocide of the native people of California. With the rise of the mission system, and much later the discovery of gold. You can view our full collection of these here. Details Size: 36.5 x 26cm (14.4" x 10.2")Framed Size: 56.5 x 45cm (22.2" x 17.7") Product Code: rq197 Framed: Yes--> Includes a Certificate of Authenticity We accept payment via Paypal, credit or debit card. All our artworks are packaged to a very high standard, using protective cellophane wallets, hardboard backing, and bubble wrap. Framed pictures are packed into custom made cartons. Some works on paper are shipped in extra-thick postage tubes when this is the safest method of transport. We offer a 30-day money back no quibble guarantee Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity providing a lifetime money-back guarantee of the accuracy of our description Need to know All of our items come with a Certificate of Authenticity Artist Biography Born in the leafy suburbs of Woking, Surrey in 1954, Richard's family moved to Australia a year later where they settled near Adelaide, and then in Woomera in South Australia. It was in Australia that Richard first began to discover his passion for the arts. Living in Woomera's arid and dry landscape, Richard became fascinated by colour and abstraction, using the library as his inspiration. You can view our full collection of these here. --> About Sulis Fine Art Sulis Fine Art started as an eBay art gallery in 2008. Bill, one of the directors was joined by his son, Dan, in 2012. Gradually, the business grew. Bill and Dan (now managing director) are joined by 6 art historians/gallery specialists, 2 stock controllers/dispatchers and an art conservation specialist. We operate from dedicated premises in Corsham, Wiltshire in the UK and utilise various humidity controlled storage facilities in the local area. Sulis Fine Art has one of the largest selections of original art for sale on the web and over 20,000 positive feedback on eBay. The art in our online gallery has been handpicked by our team of highly qualified art historians. We try our hardest to ensure that artworks are described and photographed as accurately as possible. This includes using strobe lighting and colour calibrated screens to colour check our images. View All Artworks View More -->

Price: 528.77 USD

Location: Bradford-on-Avon

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