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Mexican Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Holy Infant of Atocha, Late 19th Century
Item Details
Artist unknown
Untitled (Holy Infant of Atocha), late 19th century
Oil painting on tin
Unsigned
Translated inscription reads "By the month of October of the year 1862, finding himself very ill from a very strong fever, Apolinar Casimiro invoked the “S. niño” from Atocha that was giving his health to him if convenient, and because of that I give this one to “S. niño”; and made in – Nochistlan, a seventeen of June from the year 1863"
Condition
- corrosion, scratches, irregularities and overall wear throughout decorative tin frame; warping, negligible dents, paint yellowing, scratches, spots of paint loss, and toning throughout the composition.
Dimensions
4.75" W x 9.25" H x 0.25" D
- measures the decorative tin frame; image size 4.5" W x 6.5" H.
Item #
ITMG531342
