Szyszlo, Fernando de
Peruvian artist
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Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian artist known for his abstract paintings. He emerged in the 1950s, drawing inspiration from the turbulent forces of nature in his native land and the rich history of the region. Szyszlo often used Inca proper names for his artwork titles, and his work communicated the undulating Andes mountains and the region's complex past through bold shapes and colors. He is considered a father of Peru's abstract art movement and his works are featured in the Museum of Art in Lima.123
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