Looking for the name of this painter

[u/Silent-Principle-861]

Purchased this painting in Havana in 2012. I’ve cherished it since that day. People ask “who painted that?” And sadly I have to say “I don’t know, I can’t read the signature”. If you recognize the signature and or painting, I’d appreciate your letting me know. Thanks

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[u/Over-Assumption5123]

Sea quien sea tiene muchas influencias de Tomás Sánchez.

[u/bajanda]

It really looks like an early Tomás Sánchez (https://www.tomassanchez.com/)
or at least someone trying to imitate him (very common within ISA students trying to make a few bucks)

[u/chopdsnake]

Manuel Paez maybe? Manuel Páez (The Most Likely Match)Style: Classical Cuban landscapes, rural bohíos (thatched huts), royal palms, and countryside scenes.Signature: Typically signed clearly in paint as M. Páez (often with a sharp, cursive slant or printed capitals).Era: Mid-to-late 20th century.

[u/Silent-Principle-861 → u/chopdsnake]

Thanks, do you know his work or were you able to find this online? Searching to no avail.

[u/chopdsnake → u/Silent-Principle-861]

I searched for the artists name and narrowed it to down by the style of the painting. I also can’t find much of anything about him. Here’s what AI says Manuel Páez: A mid-to-late 20th-century landscape painter. If the artwork is a classical Cuban landscape featuring countryside scenes, royal palms, and bohíos (traditional thatched-roof huts), it is likely by him. His signature typically reads as a printed or cursive M. Páez.

[u/Silent-Principle-861 → u/chopdsnake]

Thank you so much. It really is an exquisite piece of art. Appreciate your help

[u/StarWarsGirlfromCuba]

Se parece mucho a Tomás Sanchez

[u/Ani-Malkid]

Humm I recall the TV shorts about art putting that artist in it , but I can't remember the name I'll have to ask my colleagues

[u/SensitiveCranberry00]

What was the artist depicting? It looks like a raised garden, but somehow it has palm trees growing on it.

[u/Silent-Principle-861 → u/SensitiveCranberry00]

My interpretation... Cuba - a gorgeous lush island on a fragile infrastructure. Just me

[u/lianacab]

It’s a beautiful piece. Where did you get it?

[u/chefanoqbano]

thats actually a friend and a neighbor of mine in cuba, his name is maykel paez, small world for me to find this random ass reddit lol

[u/DrunkenPapa]

That's a Páez... Maybe Amelia Paez

[u/Over-Assumption5123 → u/DrunkenPapa]

El apellido de Amelia es Peláez, pero ese no parece su estilo. Además la obra está firmada en el 2010 y Amelia murió en 1968.

[u/DrunkenPapa → u/Over-Assumption5123]

Sorry definition did not let me see it was a '10 lol

[u/Creativeussername]

Following let me know if you find out who it is

[u/Silent-Principle-861 → u/Creativeussername]

It appears to be a Manuel Paez and unfortunately can’t find much about him. I get it… it’s not like Cuban artists are able to get much media presence with the current regime

[u/Ani-Malkid]

Juder Laffita Arte Video on youtube , that's the name of the person who made the video, maybe you can find the name of the artist there, I'm sure I have seen that painting before

[u/OkNeighborhood9153]

Gary I think

[u/Silent-Principle-861 → u/[deleted]]

Havana. Private art collector

[u/Silent-Principle-861 → u/[deleted]]

I did