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IX. From Spaniard and Albino, Return Backwards (De español y albina, torna atrás), c1760. Creator: Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz
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IX. From Spaniard and Albino, Return Backwards (De español y albina, torna atrás), c1760. Creator: Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz
IX. From Spaniard and Albino, Return Backwards (De espanol y albina, torna atras) (image 1 of 5), c1760
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1760s Albino Blouse Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Family Life Family Portrait Father Fatherhood Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz Latin American Latin American Art Mexican Mexico Morlete Ruiz Juan Patricio Parent Ruiz Juan Patricio Morlete Skirt Spaniard Suckling Casta Painting
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This 18th century painting, titled "IX. From Spaniard and Albino, Return Backwards (De español y albina, torna atrás)" by Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of colonial Mexico. The oil on canvas work, dated around 1760, depicts a tender moment between a Spaniard father and his albino daughter. The father, dressed in European attire, stands proudly behind his child, cradling her in his arms as she breastfeeds. His expression is one of love and protection, while the daughter gazes up at him with innocent curiosity. The mother, also of European descent, is shown in the background, wearing a flowing blouse and skirt. She looks on approvingly at the scene, her presence a testament to the complexities of colonial family life. The albino child, an anomaly in the predominantly mestizo population, is a reminder of the diverse mix of peoples and cultures that shaped Mexico during this period. This painting, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a prime example of the Casta painting genre, a unique artistic tradition that emerged in Mexico during the colonial era. Casta paintings were created to document the various racial and social categories that existed in colonial society, and often featured idealized portrayals of family life. Morlete Ruiz's masterful use of color and composition brings this historical moment to life, offering a window into the past and a reminder of the complex and rich heritage of Mexico.
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