Mercedes Clementina Marta Del Carmen Pardo Ponte

Place: Caracas

Born: 1921

Death: 2005

Biography:

Mercedes Clementina Marta del Carmen Pardo Ponte, known as Mercedes Pardo, was a Venezuelan abstract art painter. She was born in Caracas, Venezuela on July 29, 1921 and died in Caracas, Venezuela on March 24, 2005.

Early Life and Career

began her artistic career at a young age, studying painting and drawing at the Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Visuales de Caracas. She later moved to Paris, where she was influenced by the works of European artists such as El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), whose painting Penitent Magdalene can be found on Wikioo.org.

Artistic Style and Influences

artistic style was characterized by her use of vibrant colors and abstract shapes, which were influenced by the Impressionism movement. Her paintings often featured elements of nature, such as flowers and trees, which were inspired by the Venezuelan landscape. For more information on Impressionist artists, visit Wikioo.org.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Some of Mercedes Pardo's notable works include her abstract paintings, which can be found on Wikioo.org. Her work has been exhibited in various museums and galleries, including the Parrish Art Museum (United States), which features a collection of American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. For more information on the museum's collection, visit Wikioo.org.

• Mercedes Pardo was a prominent figure in Venezuelan art, known for her abstract and expressive paintings.
• Her work has been influenced by European artists such as El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) and the Impressionist movement.
• Mercedes Pardo's paintings can be found on Wikioo.org, along with other notable artists such as William Merritt Chase and Federico Cantú Garza.

For more information on Mercedes Pardo and her work, visit Wikioo.org, or check out the Colección Andrés Blaisten (Mexico) on Wikioo.org.