El Palacio
(The Palace)
24” X 26”
Acrylic on canvas

Michael Burt trained as an architect, and his work demonstrates an innate understanding of lines, planes, perspectives and structures. The vivid colors and clean lines are pleasing to the eye, whether the subject is a church, a group of homes or small houses atop rolling hills. Although Burt's subjects are often buildings of a distinctive style or period, his use of color makes them appear almost timeless.

Burt was born in Asuncion in 1931. While studying architecture in Rio de Janeiro, he began studying painting at the Museum of Modern Art. Burt lives and paints in Asuncion, Paraguay. His work is included in the Museum of Modern Art's Latin collection in New York City, the Ralli Foundation collection in Punta del Este, Uruguay and in corporate collections in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay

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