CARGANDO SAVOIA – ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING BY RAUL FLORES (2002)

A soulful South Texas original by regional artist Raul Flores, this 2002 acrylic painting titled “Cargando Savoia” (Loading Savoia) honors the rhythm of harvest season with heartfelt realism and vivid color.

A green vintage truck sits between neatly lined rows of cotton under a brilliant violet-and-blue sky — a tribute to the hardworking spirit and sun-drenched beauty of the South Texas landscape. Flores’ expressive style and storytelling brushwork transform a familiar rural scene into something both nostalgic and timeless.

This piece pairs beautifully with his later painting “Cosecha Nueva (2015)” and together they tell the story of South Texas harvests, from labor to renewal.

DETAILS

• Title: Cargando Savoia (Loading Savoia)

• Artist: Raul Flores

• Date: September 22, 2002

• Medium: Acrylic on stretched canvas

• Dimensions: Height – 20 inches Width – 16 inches

• Condition:

  • Excellent front display with vibrant, stable paint surface.

  • Note: There is light mold spotting on the back of the canvas (see photo). This is common in vintage canvases stored in humid regions. The artwork front remains clean, stable, and unaffected.

  • Canvas has been lightly cleaned, aired, and sealed for preservation.

• Signature:

  • Front – Initials “R F” lower right

  • Reverse – Titled, signed “Raul F.”, dated “9-22-2002”

• Provenance: South Texas artist; contemporary expressionist landscape