A striking abstract, expressionist portrait painting by, Christopher Francis González (1943–2008)

Medium: Watercolour.

Framed & Glazed (original)

Measurements: (framed) 71cm x 86cm

Condition: Overall excellent, with only very light wear. Ready to hang.

Christopher Francis González was a Puerto Rican-Jamaican expressionistic sculptor and painter.

González was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1943. He had a Puerto Rican father and Jamaican mother. González graduated in 1963 from the Jamaica School of Art (The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts), where he majored in sculpture. González earned his Master's degree in Fine Arts from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He taught at schools and institutions in Jamaica and the USA (California and Atlanta, Georgia) during his career.

He was influenced by Edna Manley and Pablo Picasso.