Bidspirit auction | 18th century Colonial School. Mexico.

18th century Colonial School. Mexico. Miguel Cabrera’s circle (Oaxaca, Mexico, 1695 – Mexico City, 1768) - ”From Spanish to Indian, Mixed race” Oil on copper. Painting belonging to the “Castas” series. 30 x 22 cm. The New-Hispanic painter Miguel Cabrera painted an important series of the paintings known as “Castas” which are kept in the collection of the Museo de América in Madrid. In these families are depicted, father, mother and child of various lineages and social strata, in everyday situations. Provenance: Private collection. Italy.