Rodolfo Escalera | |
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| Born | June 1, 1929 |
| Died | January 25, 2000 (aged 70) Mexico |
| Nationality | American Mexican |
| Known for | Oil Painting |
Rodolfo "Rudy" Escalera (also known as Rodolfo Escalera Vizcaíno; June 1, 1929 – January 25, 2000) was a Mexican-American artist. Among other works, he created collectible plates for the 1984 Summer Olympics, which became "The Official Gift of the 1984 Olympics". Escalera also created a collectible plate for the 1986 World cup hosted in Mexico. Escalera's primary medium was oils on canvas. The majority of his works are based in realism as he did not like abstract painting.[1]