Mario Larrinaga oil painting "Cathedral" Taos , NM
By sblackburn1986, 22 August, 2013
Description
"Cathedral" by Mario Larrinaga.
Oil painting, framed.
Mario Larrinaga was the owner/ founder of famous "Gallery A" which, until recently, was open for business and featured many New Mexico and southwest artists.
Category
Fine Art
Medium
oil painting
Distinguishing marks
Artists' signature.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
24.5" x 21.5" with 3.6" margin
Date Period
1950s-1960s
History
My grandmother frequently purchased art from Gallery A in Taos, NM. This was actually painted by the person who founded the gallery. He is famous for the background art in movies like King Kong and Citizen Kane.
Price Paid (If known)
n/a I believe my grandmother had become good friends with Mr. Larrinaga