Chihuahua
Original drawing or limited edition print on paper • George Andreas (born 1943)
Style & Movement
Neo-Expressionism / Outsider Art influence / Narrative Contemporary Art
Medium & Technique
Ink and colored pencil or marker on paper; utilizes cross-hatching and naive drawing techniques combined with handwritten text
Creation Period
1994
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11x14 inches (sight); portrait orientation within a rectangular frame
Subject Description
A stylized green chihuahua with orange spots set against a textured purple background. The image is flanked by handwritten text describing a personal memory of a great-grandmother's house that smelled like burned toast and raspberry jam, noting a picture of Jesus whose eyes followed the viewer.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good-Very Good; paper appears stable with minor age-toning typical of 1990s works
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,200
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a gallery representing Andreas or directly from the artist's studio; signed and dated '1994 G Andreas' below the central image
Art Historical Significance
George Andreas is known for blending personal mythology with Greek history and political commentary. This piece represents his more intimate, narrative style, using animal subjects as vessels for human memory and sensory experience.
Notable Features
Features the artist's distinctively raw, expressive line work; titled 'Chihuahua' in the lower-left margin and signed in the artist's typically fluid script
Condition Issues
Visible minor rippling of the paper (cockling) consistent with changes in humidity; potential minor fading of colored pigments if exposed to UV light
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend remounting with archival acid-free matting and UV-protective glazing to prevent further discoloration and pigment fatigue