Miguel Covarrubias
1904-1957
Tehuana Woman
c. 1940-1950
Gouache on paper, 20 x 14 in. (original)
Gilcrease Museum, 02.1475
At the edge of a celebration in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, a young woman rests in her festival finery. She wears a brilliant red, starched lace-trimmed skirt, embroidered blouse (huipil), gold coin jewelry, and braided, ribbon-topped hair traditional for women from Tehuantepec (Tehuanas). Behind her, dancing couples and colorful paper banners (papel picado) enliven the village square. The canopy of trees bathed in golden light provides a lush setting for this joyful community gathering.
Miguel Covarrubias, Tehuana Woman, c. 1940-1950, gouache on paper, Gilcrease Museum.
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