San Miguel

NamePainting

Artist or maker Pedro Antonio Fresquis (1749-1831)

CultureHispanic American

Date1749-1831

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumtempera on yeso, hand-planed pine panel

DimensionsOverall: 10 13/16 x 6 7/8 x 9/16 in. (27.5 x 17.5 x 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.31 R

Object numberA9.1954.31 R

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionLarge headed, winged figure in spotted shirt, red and yellow tunic stands on salamander-like dragon. The outlines are drawn with fine black lines quite definitely made with a quill pen or other sharp stylus tool. Color areas are roughly flatted in, and in general this fits into the series by Pedro Fesquis. The eyes and brows are large and lashes and hairs are emphasized.