De español y mestiza, castiza (1763) by Miguel Cabrera

De español y mestiza, castiza - Miguel Cabrera - 1763

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TitleDe español y mestiza, castiza
ArtistMiguel Cabrera
Date1763
Art MovementBaroque

About De español y mestiza, castiza

The artwork “De español y mestiza, castiza,” created in 1763 by Miguel Cabrera, is a notable example of the Baroque art movement and falls under the genre painting category. This work is part of Cabrera’s “Casta” series and is characterized by its focus on the diverse racial mixtures in colonial Latin America.

In the artwork, three figures are depicted in an indoor setting. On the left, a young girl is dressed in an elaborate red dress with intricate patterns, standing beside her mother, a mestiza, who is attired in a similarly elaborate dress accented with blue embroidery. Her hair is adorned with a blue headband, and she is holding the girl’s hand tenderly. To the right, a man of Spanish descent, dressed in a richly embroidered brown coat with white lace cuffs, gestures towards his family. The background includes a shelf filled with shoes and a basket of fruits, signifying domestic life. This careful composition and attention to detail reflect Cabrera’s intent to document the complexities of racial identity in New Spain.

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