Born in Montevideo, artist Rial (Born in 1936) was a Uruguayan painter who taught in the paint shop of the School of Arts and Crafts of the University of Uruguay. He graduated from the National School of Fine Arts) in 1960, Here he studied engraving, drawing, and painting. He recorded with Longing Hernández and continued his studies with Jonio Montiel, a prominent student of Master Joaquin Torres Garcia. Numerous works by Rial have been sold at auction, including one titled 'The Orchestra' which was sold in 2001 at “20th Century British Art”, Christie's South Kensington. He held solo exhibitions in Cochabamba, Art Gallery, Club Ancap and Santa Catalina, and group exhibitions in Montevideo at People's Hall, Medical Union, Club Ancap, and Fair Books and Prints. The artist died in 2001. He produced many pieces of art that are still in great demand.
Collectors around the world like to stock his art as their most valued assets because they are sold in large numbers. Currently, his art adorns the walls of many building all over the world. Rial liked to travel a lot and his inspiration came from these travels. Those who purchase his art today do so because they are attractive, durable and inspiring. He did the paintings in a manner that makes the viewers feel that they have actually visited the scenes. The artist dealt with a variety of subject matter to increase the collectability of his art. With his style of painting, his art looks very realistic. He wanted his viewers to experience the same joy he felt while working on his art.
