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Amate Drawing

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/18

Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Horizontal orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts the production of amate drawings. The image covers the entire paper to the edges. Artist inscription below.

  • Iconographic Meaning

    The reading order is left to right and illustrates the production of amate drawings. Bark paper is bought, drawn on, and then transported to Mexico City, where it is sold in the craft market at San Angel.

  • Type of Item drawing
  • Culture Mexican
  • Measurements height 20.0 cm, width 60.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Pablo Perez
  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation
  • Made in Xalitla
  • Creation Date during 2017
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018
  • Item Classes works on paper
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3289/0018

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