In the Hammock

1945

Alfredo Zalce

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Alfredo Zalce

Artist, Mexican, 1908 - 2003

The image shows an adult lying in a hammock with a young child. The adult is positioned horizontally with legs slightly lifted and an arm extended to hold onto the netting. The person's head is resting back, with a relaxed expression. The child is seated on the adult's torso, with a curious expression. The adult is wearing minimal clothing, possibly shorts, and the child appears to be unclothed. The hammock is made of a woven material and hangs diagonally in the image. The background includes a textured wall, a tiled floor, and a subtle door-like outline in the wall.
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The image shows a scene with two individuals paddling a small boat through a dense mangrove forest. The perspective is from a slightly elevated point of view, focusing on the tree roots and foliage. The artwork has detailed linework and cross-hatching techniques for texture. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black, white, and gray. The background features dense clusters of leaves and twisting branches.

The Palizada River

Alfredo Zalce

1946

This is a drawing of a person holding a child with accompanying text. The artwork features a simplified black outline of a person carrying a child against a vibrant purple background. The individual is dressed in a long garment, and the child is being held on the person's hip. To the right of the figures, text in various sizes and colors includes the name "Alfredo Zalce" and phrases like "Estampas de Yucatan" and mentions "Jean Charlot" as well as "La Estampa Mexicana, 1946." The background consists primarily of a bold purple color, with blocks of text arranged methodically.

Yucatán

Alfredo Zalce

1946

The image shows a person walking on a dock or pier, carrying a large fish. The person has distinct facial features and is dressed in a tattered outfit. They are barefoot and walking across wooden planks. The background depicts water and a cloudy sky.

Fisherman

Alfredo Zalce

1945


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Wikidata ID

Q65067220

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