Mexican people.

£3,000 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Representation of 18 different figures similar to "cries". Male and female figures, one child. 4 native Indians of Latin America, in traditional clothes; three male figures on two pictures with catering appliances along with an Italian flag; others are peasants of travellers; the only inscriptions are on one picture: "India de Santanita" which seems to describe the woman depicted on a small boat, to which is inscribed the name "La Pasadita". Santa Anita ("Santanita") is a town in the middle of Mexico that was founded in 1500 by a group of native Indians. 18 collage chromolithographs with natural and coloured feathers mounted on card, edges gilt, each measuring 15.5 cm by 10.8 cm displayed in one large window mount (66 x 92 cm).

  • Binding: Hardcover

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