Ramón’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Primer Salón Puertorriqueño del dibujo
Ramón Velázquez Álvarez Puerto Rican, born 1950

Kitchen Scene
Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness
Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

Spanish Girl (recto); Head of a Woman (verso)
Ramón Casas Spanish, 1866-1932

Study of a Standing Woman
Ramón Casas Spanish, 1866-1932

Seated Woman with a Greyhound Puppy
Ramón Casas Spanish, 1866-1932

Laughing Mannequins (Maniquís riendo)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Young Woman at a Piano
Ramón Casas Spanish, 1866-1932

Portrait of Philip IV
Workshop of Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599-1660)

Espejo Negro (Black Mirror)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Diosa, Historia (Goddess, History)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Good Reputation Sleeping (La buena fama durmiendo)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Isabella of Bourbon, Wife of Philip IV of Spain
Workshop of Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

Sin Título (Without Title)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Xipetotec
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

A Fish Called Saw (Un Pez que llaman Sierra)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Striking Worker Murdered (Obrero en huelga asesinado)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Fruta Prohibida (Forbidden Fruit)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

That Falls (que cae)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Salomé
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002