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The history of black velvet paintings can be traced back to religious works painted in Kashmir in the 14th century.

Later, Marco Polo brought velvet paintings to Western Europe after collecting them as he traveled through Asia.

In the 16th century, velvet paintings were introduced in Mexico and the Phillipines during the era of Spanish colonialism.

Finally, velvet paintings arrived in America in the 1930s, when Edgar Leeteg, the "Father of Velvet Paintings," moved to Hawaii. It was there that he began painting these unique works, which quickly caught the interest of American soldiers stationed there. After World War 2, these soldiers brought their paintings home with them, and gradually, the art form became known in the continential USA. By the 1970s, the popularity of velvet paintings was at its peak.

The particular work was signed by "Diaz," and in my opinion, it's vivid colors cause it to be visually striking. Also, the work has a dreamy moodiness to it that I like.