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Zapotecs of the State of Oaxaca (B), from Mexican Costume

Vibrantly colored mythical scene depicting people, animals, and dragons in front of mountains.

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  • Vibrantly colored mythical scene depicting people, animals, and dragons in front of mountains.

Date:

1941

Artist:

Carlos Mérida
Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Carlos Mérida

Title

Zapotecs of the State of Oaxaca (B), from Mexican Costume

Place

Mexico (Artist's nationality:)

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1941

Medium

Gouache and graphite stenciled drawing on illustration board

Dimensions

42.6 × 34 cm (16 13/16 × 13 7/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Suzette Morton Zurcher

Reference Number

1965.73

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