Juan Plutarco Andujar (Dominican, 1931-1995)

Juan Plutarco Andújar (1931–1995) was a renowned modern Dominican painter born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, celebrated for seascapes that earned him international recognition. He studied for four years at the National School of Fine Arts before continuing his training in Europe and the United States. After graduating from the San Fernando Academy in Madrid, Spain, he became known for strong draftsmanship, accomplished watercolor technique, and interest in mural work. Andújar’s painting is distinguished by a refined palette often built around green, blue-gray, and red tonalities. While he was an exceptional portraitist, it is his lyrical marine landscapes—quiet horizons, luminous water, and atmospheric coastal light—that became his signature in the market and in exhibitions. Throughout his career he participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the Dominican Republic and internationally, with works held in private collections and museums. In addition to his fine art practice, Andújar’s imagery has been adapted into collectible design objects, including the Art Café series featuring coffee cups, ashtrays, plates, and decorative round platters inspired by serene seascapes and scenes of Dominican daily labor such as market vendors and fishers. Scroll Down to Make Your Selection (s)!