Marco

NameTin Frame

CultureNew Mexican

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumTin, glass,paper, solder,paint

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 10 3/16 in. (36.8 x 25.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Steve and Dottie Diamant

Object numberA.2005.49.25

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DescriptionSmall tin marco (frame) with red and green paint. On top is a lunette with a circular piece on top and 3 circular pieces on each side. Both sides of the frame are formed by two crescent-shaped pieces separated by a bird-shaped piece in the center. All of the individual tin pieces adoring the marco are decorated with embossed dots, embossed straight and curved designs from leather tools used as dies, and some scoring on the lunette. The black and white engraving behind glass shows a woman, child, and man with a dove and clouds and is entitled "Jesus, Maria, Y Jose," also known as La Sagrada Familia. This engraving is most likely from Mexico (CG).

This tinwork is attributable to Higinio V. Gonzales. According to Maurice Dixon, virtually all works previously attributed to the "Valencia Red and Green" workshop is Higinio. The red and green paint, the bird-shaped cut-outs, the use of individual circular pieces of tin, the dies used for embossing, and the construction of the frame all indicate the work of Higinio V. Gonzales. - Carla Gilfillan