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Leonardo Nierman Paintings

Mexican, b. 1932
Leonardo Nierman is a Mexican abstract artist. His varied paintings and sculptures are inspired by both nature and classical musicians like Johann Sebastian Bach and Claude Debussy, as well as an array of artists that includes David Alfaro Siqueiros, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró. Nierman’s paintings utilize bright colors and evoke elemental natural events like volcanic eruptions, storms, and waterfalls. In the same vein, his sculptures often depict abstracted sublime representations of angelic figures and flames. Born on November 1, 1932 in Mexico City, Mexico to Lithuanian and Ukrainian parents, Nierman studied the violin from a very young age before receiving a BA in business administration from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Today, the artist’s works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Detroit Institute of the Arts, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, among others. Nierman lives and works in Mexico City, Mexico.
(Biography provided by Wolfryd Collection)
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Artist: Leonardo Nierman
“Summer City”
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Leonardo Nierman Original Oil on Board “City Summer”. In good condition measures 39x31. Comes with signed book
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20th Century Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Oil

“Untitled”
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Leonardo Nierman original oil painting on board . Measures 22x18. In good condition
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20th Century Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Oil

Systema Solar, Large Abstract Painting by Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large early oil painting by noted Mexican abstract artist Leonardo Nierman (1932 - ), signed lower right. Systema Solar Leonardo Nierman, Me...
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1980s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Original Leonardo Nierman Abstract Painting Oil on Masonite Framed Purple
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on masonite painting by well listed Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. This work comes in a unique gold frame presentation which is likely original to the piece. Si...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting c.1970 Fine mixed media abstract landscape by noted Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. Created with gouache and watercolor on paper. Dimensions 11" x 14.5". The silver leaf frame measures 19.5" x 23.5". The painting is signed in the lower right corner. The frame shows some chipping and can easily be restored. Paintings by Leonardo Nierman seldom appear on the market. This is a fine opportunity to acquire an original masterpiece by this highly regarded Mexican artist. A leader in modern Mexican art...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Un Fuego Magico, Abstract Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Leonardo Nierman Title: Un Fuego Magico (Variation) Year: 1965 Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed and dated l.r. Size: 24 x 31.5 inches Frame: 28 x 36 inches
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1960s Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

UNTITLED Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Abstract painting. Nierman's work has been shaped by his interpretation of nature and his search for the relationship between abstract art and the cosmos. Leonardo: "I feel that abs...
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20th Century Abstract Leonardo Nierman Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

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