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THBMexican Tin Ex-Voto of Train Accident - Dated 1947
Lot 137a
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Latin America, Mexico, 1947. A wonderful Mexican ex-voto, hand-painted on tin as is customary for this folk art genre. The composition is dated January 17, 1947 and concerns a dangerous train accident that took place on November 23, 1940. While the language is somewhat colloquial, in general, the author speaks of almost losing his leg as he was between cars during the derailment. Notice him standing between the cars in the painting on this ex-voto. He states that he was cured thanks to the good grace of Jesus Christ - depicted as both Cristo Negro (Black Christ on the Cross) and Jesus holding a reference to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - as well as the Virgin de San Juan de los Lagos, depicted with angels on the far right. The author is also depicted kneeling and holding a candle as he prays to these spiritual forces. The inscription also states that he created this ex-voto on January 17, 1947 as a token of gratitude. Size: 10.75" W x 8.25" H (27.3 cm x 21 cm)
Ex-votos are little story paintings indicative of healing or blessing popular in Mexican visual culture. This tradition was inspired by the Greeks and was brought to the New World by the Spaniards. These votive paintings were hung in a church or home in order to celebrate and give thanks for the recovery of an individual from an illness or dangerous situation. Hence, ex-votos represent the spiritual or physical gains received. These paintings include hand painted passages that relate the details of the cure or the rescue. Typically, however, this commentary is replete with regional dialect and difficult to translate. Nevertheless, if one is familiar with the Spanish language, you will likely get the gist of these anecdotal paintings.
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection acquired 2020; ex-private California, USA collection
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#157653Expected surface wear with a few scuffs and abrasions commensurate with age; however, the painted composition is still relatively vivid and the inscription are still discernible. Perforated at top center for suspension or attachment.Condition
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