Votos (Votive Offering)

1969, printed 1977

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Associated Names
Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Artist, Mexican, 1902 - 2002

This is a photograph of a decorated archway with fabric and embellishments. The image captures a close-up of an ornate fabric draped over an architectural arch. The fabric is white and adorned with intricate designs crafted from small beads or sequins. Images of animals and birds are depicted, such as a bird with outstretched wings, a duck-like figure, and what appears to be a horse or donkey. Sequined flowers are also featured. Long strands of fabric hang down from the edges. The fabric and embellishments are highlighted by natural light, casting shadows. The background shows a dark entryway, possibly the interior of a building.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Raymond W. Merritt, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1978; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: M. Alvarez Bravo. / México. / 81/100; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner: 1978.108.3

Wikidata ID

Q64157720

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