The Child Mary Spinning
Item number 3678/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Painting of the virgin child Mary spinning. She is seated in a friar's armchair holding a spindle and distaff. She wears layered garments including a white blouse with decorative edging around the sleeves, a red bodice and a dark floral skirt. She wears a cape, which is held in place by a broach with an anagram of her name. Her face is very pale with red cheeks. Her hair is held back by a gold headband with a red bow, and her head has an emanating halo. Bordered by flowers (tulips, carnations). Canvas on wood frame with paper around edges.
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
- The Child Mary Spinning
- Identification Number
- 3678/1
- Type of Item
- painting
- Material
- wood
- Overall
- height 70.4 cm, width 56.8 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cuzco, Peru ?
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Helmi Braches
- Received from
- Helmi Braches (Donor)
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
- good
- Accession Number
- 3678/0001
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