Ramon Prats (1928-2003) vase and jug still life oil paint on masonite. Circa 1971. Signed and dated lower right, Prats, '71. A peaceful rendering and reminiscent of Morandi's solitary still life paintings. Prats' stippling effect with the brush or palette knife has created a beautifully tactile and textured painting. Light and dark contrast of the violet cylinder next to the curvaceous jug. A wonderful piece. the framing treatment consists of a simple flat black wood profile molding.

The piece is in good overall condition with minor losses around the corners and edges of the work. No other major paint losses. No visible crazing, water damage or restorations. Some scuffs, dings and losses to the black frame. Wear consistent with age.

Approximate overall dimensions with frame are 1.5" deep x 16" wide x 24.75" high. The approximate measurements of the actual work on masonite are 15.63" wide x 24.25" high.

Bio from AskArt:

Ramon Prats
Born: 1928 - Spain
Died: 2003 - Mexico
Known for: Abstract mixed-media explosion theme, still life paintings

Biography from Waddington's

Spanish-born Ramon Prats was appointed as the official artist and illustrator for "El Pais" newspaper in Havana, Cuba when he was 15 years old. After his studies in Cuba, Prats moved to New York where he studied at the Art Students League of New York. He regularly exhibited at the Associated American Artists (AAA) Gallery until 1955 and also at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Prats moved to Mexico in 1956 and was pivotal in spearheading the development of modern art there until his death at age 74.


Biography from Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum

Ramon Prats (American, b. Spain, 1928-2003) developed his talent for painting while he was a child. At age 15, he was appointed the official artist and illustrator for El Pais newspaper in Havana, Cuba, where his family lived at the time. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in Santo Domingo and at the School of Graphic Arts in Havana, Cuba.

Upon completing his studies in Cuba, Prats moved to New York, where he studied at the Art Students League* of New York. The Associated American Artists* (AAA) soon commissioned him under an exclusive seven-year contract.

He regularly exhibited at the AAA gallery until 1955, and also showed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1952, he assisted painter Jose Vela Zanetti in painting the mural, Mankind's Struggle for Lasting Peace, which is still in the lobby of the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Prats moved to Mexico in 1956 and was pivotal in spearheading the development of modern art there until his death at age 74.

There are currently two examples of Prats' work in the collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Design Collection: Textile, Mosaic, 1954 (1994-38-3) and Sidewall, Terrazzo, 1953 (1954-21-6).


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The piece is in good overall condition with minor losses around the corners and edges of the work. No other major paint losses. No visible crazing, water damage or restorations. Some scuffs, dings and losses to the black frame. Wear consistent with age.

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Masonite, Oil Paint

Details:
Art Subjects: Still Life, Patterns
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Mexico

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The piece is in good overall condition with minor losses around the corners and edges of the work. No other major paint losses. No visible crazing, water damage or restorations. Some scuffs, dings and losses to the black frame. Wear consistent with age.