Modernist Portrait - Attributed to Oswaldo Guayasamín

This item is a framed modernist painting, likely a watercolor or gouache on paper, featuring a stylized dual-toned portrait in the signature style of the Ecuadorian master Oswaldo Guayasamín. The composition utilizes a split-face technique, dividing the subject into a cool grey-toned profile and a warmer terracotta-toned front-facing view, which is a hallmark of Latin American Cubist-influenced Modernism. The subjects' eyes are large and soul-searching, paired with elongated, skeletal fingers resting against the cheek, conveying themes of mourning, reflection, or human suffering. The color palette is dominated by earthy siennas, deep browns, and a contrasting muted violet-blue background. A clear 'GUAYASAMIN' signature is visible in the lower right corner of the art piece. The artwork is professionally matted with a dual-layered matting system consisting of a slim grey inner border and a textured tan/linen outer mat. It is housed in a dark, potentially mahogany or espresso-finished wooden frame with rounded edges. Condition-wise, the artwork appears to be well-preserved behind glass; however, there is a prominent blue glare/reflection on the right side from the photograph itself that does not appear to be part of the artwork. The paper edges show a slight deckled or uneven wash characteristic of hand-applied media. Given the style, this piece likely dates to the mid-to-late 20th century.