Guillermo Silva Santamaría

Colombian, born 1922

Explore selected works

The image depicts a vertical structure made up of irregular, curvilinear shapes resembling a whimsical tower, with abstract, brightly colored bird-like figures placed at different levels. To the right, a tall figure in a red coat holds a chain connected to the structure, seemingly interacting with one of the blue bird-like figures. The shapes and creatures suggest a fantastical birdhouse, blending elements of avian forms with a surreal touch.
Guillermo Silva Santamaría, Vendedor del Carrito, 1963, color engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1530

Vendedor del Carrito

Guillermo Silva Santamaría · 1963 · color engraving ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1530

This is a painting of a knight in armor riding swiftly on a galloping horse. The knight is clad in intricately detailed armor, riding forward and wielding a long lance with a bird perched at the end. The horse is depicted in profile, covered with a richly patterned red caparison. The background is minimalist to emphasize the central subject. The style resembles that of artist Paul Klee, known for blending abstraction with recognizable forms.
Guillermo Silva Santamaría, A la Carga, 1963, color engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1529

A la Carga

Guillermo Silva Santamaría · 1963 · color engraving ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1529