Fisherman

1945

Alfredo Zalce

Associated Names
Alfredo Zalce

Artist, Mexican, 1908 - 2003

The image shows a person walking on a dock or pier, carrying a large fish. The person has distinct facial features and is dressed in a tattered outfit. They are barefoot and walking across wooden planks. The background depicts water and a cloudy sky.
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The image shows a scene with two individuals paddling a small boat through a dense mangrove forest. The perspective is from a slightly elevated point of view, focusing on the tree roots and foliage. The artwork has detailed linework and cross-hatching techniques for texture. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black, white, and gray. The background features dense clusters of leaves and twisting branches.

The Palizada River

Alfredo Zalce

1946

This is a drawing of a person holding a child with accompanying text. The artwork features a simplified black outline of a person carrying a child against a vibrant purple background. The individual is dressed in a long garment, and the child is being held on the person's hip. To the right of the figures, text in various sizes and colors includes the name "Alfredo Zalce" and phrases like "Estampas de Yucatan" and mentions "Jean Charlot" as well as "La Estampa Mexicana, 1946." The background consists primarily of a bold purple color, with blocks of text arranged methodically.

Yucatán

Alfredo Zalce

1946

The image features a drawn portrait of a seated person. The individual is shown from the knees up, with one knee drawn towards the chest and both arms resting on or around the knee. The other leg is folded beneath them. The person's head is slightly tilted downwards with closed eyes, prominent eyebrows, a sharp nose, and closed lips. Their hair is neatly drawn back. They wear a dark garment on the upper body and lighter clothing on the lower part. The background is simple, with textured strokes. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image.

Woman Seated

Alfredo Zalce

1945

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Wikidata ID

Q65067214

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