A man who brought out a culture with canvas and oil
This website is a tribute to Efraín Andrade Viteri, an Ecuadorian artist who brought out a culture with canvas and oil. Please explore the information offered within this website as it chronicles the man, his artwork, and his contribution to the world.
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Efraín Andrade Viteri sculpting “Al Futbolista” Mural, Folke Anderson Stadium, Esmeraldas, 1958
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Pen-and-ink drawing “Night for Marimba”, 68cm x 75cm, 1952
The pen and ink drawings and portraits made by Andrade are the epitome of his artistic talent.
“Marimba in the Countryside” 53cm x 86cm; Oil on Canvas, 1994.
Andrade skillfully uses his surroundings to frame the beauty of this group dancing in the countryside
“Back from Fishing” 55cm x 55cm, Oil on Panel, 1956.
This proud fisherman heads for home with his catch.
Pen-and-ink drawing “Night for Marimba”, 68cm x 75cm, 1952.
The pen and ink drawings and portraits made by Andrade are the epitome of his artistic talent.
“Marimba in the Countryside” 53cm x 86cm; Oil on Canvas, 1994.
Andrade skillfully uses his surroundings to frame the beauty of this group dancing in the countryside.
“Back from Fishing” 55cm x 55cm, Oil on Panel, 1956.
This proud fisherman heads for home with his catch.
“House and Canoe” 53cm x 78cm, Oil on Canvas, 1988.
The tranquil lifestyle of many people in remote areas of Esmeraldas.
“Riverside Community” 90cm x 141cm, Oil on Canvas, 1987.
This painting tells the story of the rich culture of this community, preserved by a simple and laid-back lifestyle.
“House and Canoe” 53cm x 78cm, Oil on Canvas, 1988.
This nature setting portrays the tranquil lifestyle of many people in remote areas of Esmeraldas.
“Riverside Community” 90cm x 141cm, Oil on Canvas, 1987.
This painting tells the story of the rich culture of this community, preserved by a simple and laid-back lifestyle.
Pioneer of the pictorial culture of Esmeraldas
Andrade’s appreciation for nature is evident throughout his work, but the paintings of the people of Esmeraldas, and its culture show this appreciation best. They showcase the beauty of the marimba dancers, and the abundance of nature found in the remote green province. Andrade was the first Ecuadorian painter who represented the true life and culture of the people of Esmeraldas of African descent. Andrade exalted nature as a companion to human existence, and his eyes saw beyond the human figure; he saw the joy, and pain that gave them life.
Andrade felt privileged to capture the life and feelings of the people of Esmeraldas on canvas.
Efraín Andrade Viteri 1920-2020 Centenario
Efraín Andrade Viteri
Efraín Andrade Viteri was born May 15, 1920 in Loja, Ecuador to Jaime Humberto Andrade Arteaga and Elina Josefa Viteri Aimar. He studied painting and architecture at the “Escuela de Bellas Artes” (1937-1941) in Quito.
In 1941 Andrade moved to Manabí with the sole purpose to paint, and by the end of this year he had completed a collection of oil paintings, and portraits using the “pen and ink” technique, which he had previously mastered. He presented his first exhibition in Manabí at the Hall of the “Casa de la Cultura” and soon after that, he returned to Quito to join the team at the “Plan Regulador” assigned to develop the first formal planning of the city of Quito.
Holding one of his first oil paintings, Esmeraldas, 1951
With OEA Representative Edmund Urbanski, Esmeraldas, 1959
Painting “Embarque” Mural, Central Bank of Esmeraldas, 1964
Honored with “Simón Plata Torres Gold Medal” for his cultural contribution to Esmeraldas, 1988
Opening Reception, Torres & Torres Gallery, Quito, 1991
