This exceptional fine art lithograph is a quintessential example of the work of Cuban-American artist Emilio Sanchez. Known for his unique "hard-edge" architectural realism, Sanchez spent much of his career in New York City, where he became celebrated for capturing the interplay of light and shadow on buildings across the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Mediterranean.

The piece features a Palladian-style arched window set against a vibrant, sun-baked ochre wall. The composition is defined by its dramatic, razor-sharp shadows cast by the open shutters, which transform a simple architectural detail into a bold, geometric abstraction. This work demonstrates Sanchez’s ability to strip a structure down to its purest form, emphasizing clean lines and the intense, high-contrast light typical of his 1980s-era prints.

Originally acquired in New York City during the 1980s, this piece represents a peak period in the artist's popularity within the Manhattan gallery scene. It remains a sophisticated study of minimalist architecture and the rhythmic beauty of Mediterranean-inspired design.

• Artist: Emilio Sanchez (Cuban-American, 1921–1999)

• Medium: Fine art lithograph on heavy-weight archival paper

• Provenance: Sourced from a private New York City collection, circa 1980s

• Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in graphite on the lower-right margin of the matting

• Presentation: Professionally housed in a white bevel-cut mat and protected in an archival sleeve

• Dimensions H:10in W:8in

Keywords: Emilio Sanchez, Cuban-American artist, NYC art 1980s, architectural lithograph, Palladian window, Mediterranean architecture, shadow play, hard-edge realism, ochre facade, window shutters, arched transom, geometric art, signed print, Manhattan gallery art, contemporary realism, minimalist architecture.

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