Juan Plutarco Andujar (1931-1995) 22"x31" Royal Ponciana Tree Landcape 1960 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #30FN
Juan Plutarco Andujar (1931-1995) 22"x31" Royal Ponciana Tree Landcape 1960 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #30FN
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This evocative landscape by Dominican artist Juan Plutarco Andujar centers on the majestic Royal Poinciana tree, its fiery red canopy dramatically crowning a rocky hillside above a sweeping green valley. Painted circa 1960, the composition captures both the grandeur and poetry of the Caribbean landscape through Andujar’s confident use of color, light, and atmospheric depth. The brilliant red foliage contrasts powerfully with the cool blues and greens of the distant mountains and sky, creating a visually arresting and emotionally resonant scene. Andujar’s painterly approach blends realism with expressive nuance, allowing the Royal Poinciana—an iconic symbol of the Caribbean—to stand as both a natural landmark and a metaphor for vitality and endurance. The balanced composition and rich palette give the painting strong wall presence, making it an excellent focal point for collectors of Caribbean, Latin American, and modern landscape art. Executed in acrylic on canvas and offered unframed, the work is signed by the artist and remains in good condition, with light surface characteristics consistent with age and medium. A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by Myriam Nader Art Gallery upon purchase, ensuring confidence and long-term value.
About this artist
About this artist
Juan Plutarco Andujar was a renowned modern painter born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, in 1931. He studied at the National School of Fine Arts for four years before moving to Europe and the United States to further his education. After graduating from the San Fernando Academy in Madrid, Spain, he excelled in drawing and watercolor techniques and also explored mural art.
Andujar's work was characterized by his use of green, blue-gray, and red tones. He was an exceptional portraitist, but it was his seascapes that earned him international acclaim. He participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both nationally and internationally, with his works held in collections and museums around the world.
One notable exhibition was ¡MERENGUE! at El Museo Del Barrio in East Harlem, New York, where his piece “This Skin I'm In” received mention in The New York Times in 2007. Juan Plutarco Andujar is undeniably one of the most celebrated Dominican painters of all time, passing away in 1995. Today, art enthusiasts can acquire items from "Art Café," a collection that includes coffee cups, ashtrays, plates, and decorative round platters. These pieces feature Andujar's art, which is inspired by serene seascapes and the representation of the hardworking Dominican people, showcasing market vendors and fishers.
