ANTONIO M. RUIZ (1897-1964) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER BOARD. SIGNED. 13 3/4" X 11"Born in Mexico City in 1897. Ruiz studied at the School of Fine Art in Mexico City. He was an assistant to Miguel Covarrubias on Treasure Island at the GGIE, 1939. Antonio Ruiz, better known as "El Corzo" or "El Corcito", was a painter satisfied with his work, always working under his own rules and although he was not part of any movement, he was guided by some innovative ideas that brought characters such as Dr. Atl and the Outdoor Schools.He was constantly motivated by the compositions of spaces, so that architecture was a face-to-face line in his work. Reflections were recurring in some of the author's works, where he captured dimensionality from an atypical perception. In this work he represented reflective objects with a trompe l'oeil effect. The light also plays in this compositional scheme of reflections, producing unusual shadows, however it is a realistic scene made on site.Those who knew "El Corzo" commented that his work spoke of his sympathy for the fusion of cultures; Juan O'Gorman, for example, came to express in his writings the admiration for the magnificent technique of the master Antonio Ruiz, whom he met by chance while giving him advice on painting.The exhibitions that he made were few, however in each of them the works were sold almost in their entirety. Currently, his works belong to collections and collections of museums and private galleries in Mexico and the United States. All items Located in Hollywood Florida Warehouse. Thank you for your inquiry about shipping your precious item/items purchased at Puckett Auctions. Please note that we are a family owned and operated UPS Store since 1991, we are located 1/2 mile from the Gallery and have daily pickups at the Gallery. Puckett Auctions has trusted us in being their preferred shipper and we ask that you do the same. Being that we are a family run store, my brother and I will always be the ones to pick up your items from the Gallery. We hand pack the items ourselves to ensure all packing and shipping guidelines are followed so your items arrive intact and to the correct location. Please also note that we provide all Puckett Auction customers our family discount and our quote below shall reflect such. You are more than welcome to call Brian or Mark with any questions at 954.963.2222