Amate Drawing Item Number: 3289/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Vertical orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts scenes of political campaigning. The image covers almost the entire paper except for the outer border. Artist inscription below.
Iconographic Meaning
The image shows the incentives used by local politicians to buy votes. Political campaigners are shown offering much needed economic support to their constituents.
Item History
- Made by Alejandra Cruz (Maker) in Xalitla, Guerrero, Mexico during 2017
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
- Name
- Amate Drawing
- Identification Number
- 3289/16
- Type of Item
- drawing
- Overall
- height 60.0 cm, width 20.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Creator
- Alejandra Cruz (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Xalitla, Guerrero, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2017
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0016