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Humanizing an “Enigma”: A New Book Illuminates Martín Ramírez’s Life and Art
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Martin Ramirez Untitled

Martín Ramírez, “Untitled” (circa early 1950s), crayon, pencil, ink and watercolor on paper, 46 x 36 inches

Martín Ramírez, “Untitled” (circa early 1950s), crayon, pencil, ink and watercolor on paper, 46 x 36 inches

Martín Ramírez, Untitled (1953). Courtesy of the Foundation to Promote Self Taught Art, Inc., New York. © 2017 Visko Hatfield.

Humanizing an “Enigma”: A New Book Illuminates Martín Ramírez’s Life and Art
Humanizing an “Enigma”: A New Book Illuminates Martín Ramírez’s Life and Art

Martín Ramírez | American Folk Art Museum

Martín Ramírez (Mexican, 1895-1963), Untitled, c.1955. Gouache, graphite and colored pencil on paper laid down on paper, 46.3 x 46.3 cm.

POWarts Founder Sara Kay to Open Her First Gallery | artnet News
POWarts Founder Sara Kay to Open Her First Gallery | artnet News
Martín Ramírez | American Folk Art Museum
Martín Ramírez | American Folk Art Museum

Martín Ramírez

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an artistic painting with animals and people on it
an artistic painting with animals and people on it

Martín Ramírez, "Untitled (Caballero and Pattern)," 1952; graphite, tempera and crayon on pieced paper.

Martín Ramírez (Mexican, 1895-1963), Untitled (Abstracted Landscape with Horse and Rider), c.1960-63. Gouache and graphite on pieced paper, 24 ½ x 20 in.

Martin Ramirez. Untitled (Breck Girl). Circa 1953. Graphite and crayon on paper. 46 1/2" x 30 1/2" (118.1 x 77.5 cm). American Folk Art Museum, NY, 2007, p. 133 (color).

a drawing of a deer with antlers on it's head and another animal in the background
a drawing of a deer with antlers on it's head and another animal in the background
Martin Ramirez: Gorgeous Paintings By The Immigrant Artist Who Lived And Died In A Mental Hospital - Flashbak
Martin Ramirez: Gorgeous Paintings By The Immigrant Artist Who Lived And Died In A Mental Hospital - Flashbak
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Galerie St. Etienne
Galerie St. Etienne
Alfius De Bux
Alfius De Bux
Global Contemporary Art and Biennials | Art Tattler
Global Contemporary Art and Biennials | Art Tattler
the book cover for outside art sourcebook, with an image of a dog on it
the book cover for outside art sourcebook, with an image of a dog on it
New York City
New York City
The 2018 Outsider Art Fair, a Preview
The 2018 Outsider Art Fair, a Preview
USPS Issues Martín Ramírez Stamps - artnet News
USPS Issues Martín Ramírez Stamps - artnet News

Martín Ramírez (1895-1963, Auburn, California), Untitled (Madonna), c. 1950-1953, Wax crayon, graphite, and watercolor on pieced wove papers, 43-15/16 x 32-3/8” via art tattler and via

Martín Ramírez (1895-1963, Auburn, California), Untitled (Man at Desk), c. 1948-1963, Crayon and pencil on pieced paper, 34-3/4 x 23-1/2

untitled by Martín Ramírez

Martin Ramirez, Self-Taught artist of anguish and beauty. Love these animals, but do look for his trains, too.

Martín Ramírez, Untitled (Stag on mound with fireworks) (circa 1950–53). Photo: Ricco/Maresca Galleries.

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Humanizing an “Enigma”: A New Book Illuminates Martín Ramírez’s Life and Art
Humanizing an “Enigma”: A New Book Illuminates Martín Ramírez’s Life and Art
POWarts Founder Sara Kay to Open Her First Gallery | artnet News
POWarts Founder Sara Kay to Open Her First Gallery | artnet News
Martín Ramírez | American Folk Art Museum
Martín Ramírez | American Folk Art Museum
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck
an artistic painting with animals and people on it
an artistic painting with animals and people on it
a drawing of a deer with antlers on it's head and another animal in the background
a drawing of a deer with antlers on it's head and another animal in the background
Martin Ramirez: Gorgeous Paintings By The Immigrant Artist Who Lived And Died In A Mental Hospital - Flashbak
Martin Ramirez: Gorgeous Paintings By The Immigrant Artist Who Lived And Died In A Mental Hospital - Flashbak
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