Painting Item Number: 3678/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Painting of St. George on a white horse, spearing a coiled dark green fire-breathing dragon or serpent below. There is a stone structure in the background, on the right. Canvas on wood frame with paper around edges. Frame slightly bent.

Cultural Context

Cuzco school painting; c. 18 century.

Narrative

Fred Braches collected the piece when he was stationed in Peru, while working in the merchant navy.

Item History

  • Made in Cuzco, Peru ? between 1700 and 1800
  • Collected between 1950 and 1970
  • Owned by Helmi Braches before October 22, 2024
  • Received from Helmi Braches (Donor) on October 22, 2024

What

Name
Painting
Identification Number
3678/3
Type of Item
painting
Material
wood
Overall
height 45.2 cm, width 56.2 cm, depth 3.0 cm

Who

Culture
Peruvian
Previous Owner
Helmi Braches
Received from
Helmi Braches (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Cuzco, Peru ?

When

Creation Date
between 1700 and 1800
Collection Date
between 1950 and 1970
Ownership Date
before October 22, 2024
Acquisition Date
on October 22, 2024

Other

Item Classes
paintings
Condition
fair
Accession Number
3678/0003