DepartmentLatin America

Tin frame with San Sebastian print

NameTin frame with San Sebastian print

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumMetal (tin), paper, paint, glass, duct tape, cotton, solder

DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 x 8 9/16 x 1 3/4 in. (24.5 x 21.7 x 4.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.15

DescriptionSmall tin frame holding an engraved print of San Sebastian with souls in purgatory. The sides, top and bottom edges of the frame have reverse glass painted red and blue flowers with gold foil behind. All are held in a very rusted decorative frame with circles of dots at the corners, and leaf forms projecting and hanging down from top corners. Top with a cut-out curving punched leaf form.