Lanzamuento
Artist
Artist unrecorded
Date1978
Place madeSantiago, Chile, South America
MediumCotton, synthetic fabric and yarn, burlap
Dimensions15 3/8 × 18 7/8 in. (39 × 48 cm)
ClassificationsTextile, Decorative
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Louise Durston, A.1979.2.16
Object numberA.1979.2.16
DescriptionPeople being forced to move by armed guards, carrying tables, chairs, bedding, etc. Two carabineras (national police, green uniforms) hold guns as mother and two children are evicted from housing (established by either Allende or Frei Montalva governments). Men carry chairs, table and cushions. Figures are stuffed, background plain applique, multicolored, herringbone, straight and buttonhole stitches.On View
On view2005-2010
Artist unrecorded
1999