Colonial Conquest by Emilio Payes

This painting has only been displayed in a gallery setting and is in excellent condition. The painting includes the frame, the framed dimensions are approximately 20 x 20 inches. A hardbound book on the paintings of Payes is included with each purchase. Emilio Paya Payes began to paint at the age of 14. Upon turning 18 he began his formal training in art. Due to his talent for drawing he was inspired and encouraged to train as a professional artist. One of his greatest mentors was Spanish artist Edmundo Jorda as well as the works of class French impressionists of the nineteenth century. Payes is recognized as an accomplished artist in his craft and has had several solo exhibitions over the last forty years. His works are in private collections throughout Japan, Saudia Arabia, France, Germany, and the United States. Some of Payes collectors include Prince Fahd Bin Salmon Bi of Saudia Arabia, and individuals from the French and Belgian aristocracy.