Girl and Child, Toluca

1933, printed 1940

Paul Strand

Associated Names
Paul Strand

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

The image shows the upper body of two children. The older child is standing, holding a younger child who is wrapped in her arms. The older child's facial features include a serious expression with slightly furrowed brows and long dark hair that falls around her face. She is wearing a dark striped shawl that wraps around both her and the younger child. The younger child rests her head against the shoulder of the older child, her hair also dark and styled with a small braid. She is wearing a light-colored garment. There is no visible jewelry or objects other than the clothing. The background consists of a rough, textured wall made of stone or adobe, showing signs of wear and age.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.3 × 13 cm (6 7/16 × 5 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 40.4 × 31.7 cm (15 7/8 × 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.34.2.16

  • 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

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.

Photographs of Mexico

Paul Strand

1940

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


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, bottom left corner in black ink: 16


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