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Amate Drawing

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/15

Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Vertical orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts maize agriculture and tortilla production. The image covers almost the entire paper except for a thin border. Artist inscription below.

  • Iconographic Meaning

    The narrative of this work flows in a circular thread. The painting depicts the changing practices associated with maize agriculture and tortilla production.

  • Type of Item drawing
  • Culture Mexican
  • Measurements height 30.0 cm, width 20.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Marina 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 2018
  • 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 3289/0015

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