Manuel Toapanta Ronquillo, Oil on Canvas Painting, Passageway, Signed:
This vertical oil on canvas painting by Ecuadorian artist Manuel Toapanta Ronquillo captures a tranquil passageway in a courtyard bathed in sunlight. The composition features a dramatic archway framing a view of tiled rooftops, whitewashed walls, terracotta planters, and cascading vines, leading the viewer’s eye along curved stone steps toward a serene vista of trees and blue sky. Manuel Toapanta Ronquillo is recognized for his richly detailed oil paintings that often depict architecture and traditional scenery. His work is characterized by meticulous brushwork, warm earthy tones, and a focus on atmospheric perspective. Signed M. Toapanta R. in the lower left. Housed in an ornate carved gilt and green wood frame.
Artist: Manuel Toapanta Ronquillo (Ecuadorian b. 1927)
Issued: c. 1980
Dimensions: 32.75″L x 2″W x 56.50″H
Country of Origin: Ecuador
Condition
Age related wear.
