El Palacio de las Palomas, Uxmal (The Palace of the Pigeons, Uxmal)

1893

Teobert Maler

Associated Names
Teobert Maler

Artist, Austrian, born Italy, 1842 - 1917

The image shows a view from slightly above ground level displaying an ancient linear structure made of pyramid-like stone shapes, some covered with plants. An archway stands prominently among the formations. Figures in white clothing and hats are scattered among dry vegetation, with a pile of stones on the left. The scene has a sepia tone, creating an antique feel.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Throckmorton Fine Art, New York); (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 1999; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left corner in brown ink: Teoberto Maler. 1893; lower right corner: Uxmal. / "El Palacio de las Palomas."

Wikidata ID

Q64169934

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