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VII. From Spaniard and Morisca, Albino (De español y morisca, albino) (image 1 of 6), c1760. Creator: Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz
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VII. From Spaniard and Morisca, Albino (De español y morisca, albino) (image 1 of 6), c1760. Creator: Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz
VII. From Spaniard and Morisca, Albino (De espanol y morisca, albino) (image 1 of 6), c1760
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1760s Albino Cloak 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 Casta Painting Group Portrait
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This 18th-century painting, titled "VII. From Spaniard and Morisca, Albino" (De español y morisca, albino) by Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz, depicts a heartwarming scene of a multicultural family enjoying the outdoors. The painting, created around 1760, is a prime example of the Casta painting genre, a popular art form in colonial Mexico that documented the racial and social hierarchies of the time. At the center of the image, a proud Spaniard father stands with his arm protectively around his albino son and Morisca (a person of Moorish or North African descent) wife. The family's diverse heritage is reflected in their distinct clothing and features. The father wears an elegant, high-collared coat and a hat, while the mother dons a vibrant, flowing skirt and a shawl. Their albino son, dressed in a simple white outfit, gazes up at his parents with curiosity and wonder. The idyllic landscape in the background adds to the sense of tranquility and harmony in the scene. The family's clothing, reminiscent of the fashion of the time, is a testament to the rich cultural influences that shaped colonial Mexico. The oil on canvas painting, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a poignant reminder of the complex and fascinating history of Mexico and its people. The painting invites us to reflect on the themes of family, heritage, and the blending of cultures, which remain relevant even today. Morlete Ruiz masterfully captures the essence of a loving family, transcending the boundaries of time and place.
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