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Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy
Mexican Ex-voto Retablo Dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Size: 6 1/2" x 5 1/4" (painted on thin tin ~ hole already punched ~ ready to hang!)
DESCRIPTION
This Mexican Ex-voto Retablo is dedicated to the Virgen de Quadalupe and the translation for the Spanish writing is: "Life is good thanks to Virgen de Gualalupe!"
Beautiful colours in this charming retablo! Shades of gold, yellow, turquoise, blue, desert tan, and a touch of red and pink. The setting is a little village in Old Mexico ~ the sun is big and bright ~ there are villagers moving about ~ cats are busy ~ chickens in the windows ~ and plenty of cacti ~ ocotillo ~ giant daggers! A busy little piece!
Mexican Ex-voto retablos offer a prayer and a thanksgiving from one who prays to a particular saint for some special act of deliverance from harm or for protection or healing or blessing in their life and the lives of their loved ones. Today, retablos are sought after and displayed in groups in a special area of the home ~ though they were once most often taken to the church to be left at the altar.
What a wonderful time to start your own collection of retablos ~ which are sure to increase in value with time! And what a charming touch of the Mexican tradition this one will add to the decor any home ~ or office workplace ~ and put a smile in the heart of anyone who loves Old Mexico!
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a piece of thin TIN, which makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor decorating such as a backporch or patio area. Also, this piece, which is 6 1/2" x 5 1/4", has been finished with a non-yellowing acrylic enamel to protect and enhance its beauty for years to come. There are already two holes punched in the top and a gold-toned hanger attached so that it can be immediately displayed and enjoyed once you receive it! The back of this painting is signed by the artist and dated.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande River, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias!
Mexican Ex-voto Retablo Dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Size: 6 1/2" x 5 1/4" (painted on thin tin ~ hole already punched ~ ready to hang!)
DESCRIPTION
This Mexican Ex-voto Retablo is dedicated to the Virgen de Quadalupe and the translation for the Spanish writing is: "Life is good thanks to Virgen de Gualalupe!"
Beautiful colours in this charming retablo! Shades of gold, yellow, turquoise, blue, desert tan, and a touch of red and pink. The setting is a little village in Old Mexico ~ the sun is big and bright ~ there are villagers moving about ~ cats are busy ~ chickens in the windows ~ and plenty of cacti ~ ocotillo ~ giant daggers! A busy little piece!
Mexican Ex-voto retablos offer a prayer and a thanksgiving from one who prays to a particular saint for some special act of deliverance from harm or for protection or healing or blessing in their life and the lives of their loved ones. Today, retablos are sought after and displayed in groups in a special area of the home ~ though they were once most often taken to the church to be left at the altar.
What a wonderful time to start your own collection of retablos ~ which are sure to increase in value with time! And what a charming touch of the Mexican tradition this one will add to the decor any home ~ or office workplace ~ and put a smile in the heart of anyone who loves Old Mexico!
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a piece of thin TIN, which makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor decorating such as a backporch or patio area. Also, this piece, which is 6 1/2" x 5 1/4", has been finished with a non-yellowing acrylic enamel to protect and enhance its beauty for years to come. There are already two holes punched in the top and a gold-toned hanger attached so that it can be immediately displayed and enjoyed once you receive it! The back of this painting is signed by the artist and dated.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande River, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias!
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