Serafina, Juchitán, México

1986

Graciela Iturbide

Associated Names
Graciela Iturbide

Artist, Mexican, born 1942

The image shows a person holding up a large rectangular frame in front of their face. The person's body is fully visible, facing forward, with both hands grasping the sides of the frame. The outline of their face is visible through the frame, but details are blurred. The person has their hair pulled back or tied up, and is wearing a long, dark dress with a floral pattern, along with gloves. In the background, there is a textured wall with shadows of leaves and uneven ground with patches and foliage shadows. A chain hangs from the top right corner of the frame.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Susan Steinhauser, Los Angeles, CA; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, across bottom in graphite: "Serafina" Juchitan Oaxaca 1986 Graciela Iturbide


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