Nude Girl with Tambourine

Richard Durando Togo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1910. Of Argentine origin, he spent a significant part of his artistic career in Europe, particularly in Italy and France, where he settled permanently in 1934. His European experience and international career contributed to the development of a refined figurative style, appreciated by collectors worldwide.

Durando Togo’s oeuvre reflects a broad interest in the human figure and everyday life. He created portraits, genre scenes, still lifes and maritime views, characterised by elegant compositions, subtle tonal harmonies and a strong sense of atmosphere. His paintings reveal a particular sensitivity in capturing intimate moments, social gatherings and the individuality of his subjects.

Throughout his career, Durando Togo achieved international recognition. In 1946, he received the First Prize and Gold Medal for Painting at the Paris Salon, and in 1968 he was awarded the Grand Prix International de la Peinture, a distinction that further established his reputation within the international art world.

His works continue to attract interest from collectors of twentieth-century European figurative art and are represented in private and institutional collections internationally. Paintings by Richard Durando Togo can be found in collections in France, Italy, England, the United States, Belgium and Germany, reflecting the enduring international appreciation of his artistic legacy.

Richard Durando Togo occupies a distinctive place among twentieth-century figurative painters whose careers were shaped by the cultural exchange between South America and Europe.