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Throckmorton Fine Art, Inc.

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The image shows a group of men and boys dressed in traditional religious robes, arranged in several rows. They have neutral or serious facial expressions, short haircuts, and some individuals have a shaved head style called a tonsure. A few wear glasses. Cords are draped around their necks and waists, with some holding rosaries. The background features an archway, columns, and plants, suggesting an architectural setting like a cloister or courtyard in a monastery or religious establishment.
Martin Chambi, Community of Franciscan Monks, San Francisco Monastery, Cusco, 1931, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joy Mileaf, 2016.189.1

Community of Franciscan Monks, San Francisco Monastery, Cusco

Martin Chambi · 1931 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.189.1

The image features the upper half of a person's body, mainly focusing on their face. The individual has smooth skin, full lips, and defined features, with dark, straight hair around the face partially covered by a dark veil or fabric. Surrounding the head is a large, ornate crown or halo-like structure, reminiscent of a religious icon, with intricate patterns and protruding elements. The person is dressed in dark clothing blending into the black background, and a red ribbon drapes across the lower half of the image. The background consists of black and sepia-like colors, with vertical drips and a geometric composition providing a painterly effect.
Luis González Palma, Amerika, 1990, gelatin silver print with applied oil paint and red fabric, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2024.105.1

Amerika

Luis González Palma · 1990 · gelatin silver print with applied oil paint and red fabric ·  Accession ID  2024.105.1