Painting

NamePainting

Artist Artist not recorded

Date17th - 18th century, C. Mather

Probably madeMichoacan, Mexico, North America

MediumCopper, paper, paint

DimensionsOverall: 24 7/16 x 19 5/16 x 2 9/16 in. (62 x 49 x 6.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.141

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionPicture on copper sheet; design made by glueing strips of colored paper and feather to the metal. Show standing figure, presumably female, wearing crown of gold, gold edged cloak and long gown, large gold beads around shoulders and chest.Frame: deeply carved in scroll an acanthus design, Con't