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Morisca Woman and Albino Girl
Unknown Artist
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 18th-century Mexican casta painting features a woman in vibrant textiles holding a young child, captured with luminous detail.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Attributed to Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz, this 1750 oil painting is an exquisite example of the Mexican casta genre. The work depicts a Morisca woman and an albino girl with remarkable sensitivity, showcasing the artist's masterful technique in rendering complex textures—from the delicate lace of the child's sleeves to the rich, heavy drape of the woman's patterned shawl and fine jewelry.
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