Eduardo Abela Portrait Print
Eduardo Abela NPG x132343
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Ida Kar
Born in San Antonio de los Baños, he graduated with a Fine Arts degree in 1921. Whilst living in Europe he became acquainted with numerous Cuban intellectuals including Alejo Carpentier, who encouraged him and guided his work. Returning to Cuba, Abela created the character of "El Bobo" ("The Fool") to challenge the Machado government. This he drew for El Diario de la Marina from 1930 until 1934. Abela's criollo character played the fool to satirise the difficult social and political situation in Cuba under Machado.... more
Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00
Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00
Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00
Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00
Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00
Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.
The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.
If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:
Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm
Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm










