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Amate Drawing

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/19

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

  • Iconographic Meaning

    This drawing is traditional in style and content, showing tiered agricultural scenes from the rio Balsas region in Guerrero.

  • Type of Item drawing
  • Culture Mexican
  • Measurements height 90.0 cm, width 20.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Roberto Martinez
  • 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 3289/0019

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