Alfredo de la Maria - Artist

Alfredo De La Maria was born in the Republic Oriental des Uruguay during the 1940’s.

He studied art in the Bellas Artes School in Montevideo. At that time he also studied architecture.

When he was 18 he illustrated the politics and sports events in the most important newspaper of Montevideo. In 1961 he had his first exhibition of equestrian paintings in Punta del Este City.

His studies about polo are legendary in Uruguay where he also is known for his portrayal of naval subjects. He later moved to Paris where he stayed for three years and then he returned to Montevideo before travelling to Argentina where he illustrated for more than ten years the covers of several magazines.

He became totally devoted to automotive art and in 1989 he had the first of his many exhibitions in the Buenos Aires Classic Cars Club. He quickly became known all over the world as a very talented painter and a master of the oils. His incredible technique combines the dramatic realism with a distinctive impressionist quality.