Comments on: Who is the artist of this painting?

Question: Who is the artist of this painting?

two lights above the sea — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:12:31 -0800

My mom wants to figure out the artist of this painting. Can you help?

Here is the signature, and here is the whole painting. Can you help us read the signature or give us any clues as to who/what/when/where? It's at least 30 years old, but could be much older. Sorry for the crappy quality.

We don't think it's famous or worth a lot of money, but we're curious. Any advice?

By: pie ninja

pie ninja — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:26:46 -0800

Looks like Mariano Moreno to me; there's an Ask Art listing here for the artist and the signature (and style) appear consistent.

By: lhall

lhall — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:28:26 -0800

The signature says Mariano Moreno, and some quick googling with that name shows that it's almost definitely the same artist.

By: pie ninja

pie ninja — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:29:21 -0800

And also a Live Auctioneers auction for the same name -- style and signature again appear consistent, and the listing has a close-up that makes the signature clearer.

In terms of finding more on the artist (once you have a name), sometimes Google Book search can throw something interesting up. If that doesn't work, your public library may have some reference books that list artists. Many of the online databases are subscription-only, unfortunately (like all the details on Ask Art).

By: urbanlenny

urbanlenny — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:30:55 -0800

Agreed on the Mariano Moreno identification.

This ended Ebay auction suggests that he was Cuban and lived from 1912 - 1990.

By: jgirl

jgirl — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:32:44 -0800

It's by Mariano Moreno.

By: two lights above the sea

two lights above the sea — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:28:08 -0800

AMAZING! Thank you!!