The Virgin of Guadalupe

1781
Not on view
From a collection of 12 eighteenth and nineteenth century prints all of which are re-strikes (46.46.404–415). 6 of the prints have a truncated name on them. None can be identified. The name is inscribed in each entry but until their identity becomes known they are catalogued here as 'Anonymous Mexican'. The prints are bound in a modern cover.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Virgin of Guadalupe
  • Artist: Anonymous Mexican Artist
  • Date: 1781
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 8 9/16 × 6 5/16 in. (21.7 × 16 cm)
    Plate: 5 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (15 × 11.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1946
  • Object Number: 46.46.406
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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