GRACIELA RODO BOULANGER Bolivian, b. 1935 La Mariee (The Bride) Limited Edition Aquatint Etching Color etching with aquatint features a bride in a patterned gown holding a vibrant green bouquet, accompanied by a small flower girl holding her train, set against a dreamlike cathedral backdrop. The piece is hand-signed and numbered (101/120) in pencil below the image plate. Framed. Not examined out of frame. plate: 9 x 7 inches; frame: 21 x 18.5 inches $150-250
ARTIST PROFILE: Graciela Rodo Boulanger is an acclaimed Bolivian artist best known for her whimsical, stylized depictions of children, which serve as a joyous exploration of the human spirit. Born in La Paz in 1935, she was accomplished in both piano and art from a young age, ultimately choosing to pursue visual arts and studying extensively in both South America and Europe, including under the influential printmaker Johnny Friedlaender in Paris. Her distinctive style is characterized by rounded, lyrical forms, rich textures, and vibrant color harmonies, often executed through masterfully worked etchings, lithographs, and oil paintings. Boulanger’s international renown includes being named the official artist of UNICEF's International Year of the Child in 1979 and seeing her work exhibited globally in prestigious galleries and museums.
