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Immaculate Virgin
Painting on metal.
An important aspect in the art of the XIX century is the type of support used for painting, in general it is the tin or zinc sheet that is used almost exclusively for this type of painting from a date close to 1800. The problem that immediately arises is why the "tin" was chosen for painting of the type described above and why traditional supports such as canvas, copper, wood or glass, which had been used more or less frequently until the end of the 18th century, were not used. Apparently the answer is that "tin" was more readily available when it arrived in America as a container for various foods and substances; it was cheap as a waste product and, like copper and other metals does not need priming. Before such facilities the zinc sheet was an ideal support that has been used with profusion in the various craft centers such as Potosi, Chuquisaca, La Paz, etc.. The technique was reduced to applying the varnish and oil colors directly, in a thin layer that took a long time to dry. The tin is light and transportable and of sizes that usually reached 0.25 cm. x 0.37 cm. The frames have been made of silver or wood with studs and glass superimposed. The painting is often executed on both sides.
(PERVIVENCE OF THE VIRREIN STYLE IN BOLIVIAN PAINTING OF THE 19th CENTURY by JOSÉ DE MESA and TERESA GISBERT op.cit.)
Excellent condition.
Altiplano Region.
measures 24 x35 cm.
XIX Century
Ref.: pin003
| Dimensions | 24 × 35 cm |
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