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Amate Drawing

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/16

Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Vertical orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts scenes of political campaigning. The image covers almost the entire paper except for the outer border. Artist inscription below.

  • Iconographic Meaning

    The image shows the incentives used by local politicians to buy votes. Political campaigners are shown offering much needed economic support to their constituents.

  • Type of Item drawing
  • Culture Mexican
  • Measurements height 60.0 cm, width 20.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Alejandra Cruz
  • 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 3289/0016

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