Photographs of Mexico

1940

Paul Strand

Associated Names
Paul Strand

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover displays the name "PAUL STRAND" prominently in large black capital letters on a beige background. Below the name, in the lower right corner, it says "1. Photographs of Mexico" in a smaller italic script. The background has a textured appearance, resembling coarse cloth or canvas, which gives the cover a classic, elegant look. The layout is clean, with ample space around the text.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 20 photogravures

  • Credit Line

    Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.2 × 33 × 0.64 cm (16 5/8 × 13 × 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.34.2.1-20

  • Portfolio Title

    Photographs of Mexico

Associated Artworks

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The image shows desert vegetation with adobe structures in the distance. The horizon is low, marked by the buildings and mountains. The color palette is sepia tones with shades of brown, beige, and shadows. Yucca plants and bushes are present in the foreground, leading to the distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Near Saltillo

Paul Strand

1932

The image displays an ornate stone archway with statues on both sides. On top of the arch is a cross, set against a dark sky. A path leads to a building with an intricately carved facade, echoing the archway's design. The photo emphasizes the arch, statues, and cross, with the building's roofline visible. The color scheme consists of warm sepia tones, evoking a timeless feel.

Church, Coapiaxtla

Paul Strand

1933

The sculpture depicts a figure that appears to be a woman clad in a detailed dark robe. Her face is gentle, with delicate facial features, and she is wearing a headdress that is adorned with radiant spikes. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood or a similar substance, given the texture visible in the photograph. The overall coloration is a monochromatic sepia tone. The sculpture stands in a niche or alcove, framed against an intricately patterned backdrop, and a portion of a column can be seen to the side.

Virgin, San Felipe, Oaxaca

Paul Strand

1933

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York); NGA purchase, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, on portfolio introduction page, lower right corner in black ink: Paul Strand

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