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Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Artist (American, 1877 - 1943)
Model (San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1887 - 1980)
Datec. 1917
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions24 1/4 × 18 inches (61.6 × 45.7 cm)
Frame: 29 1/2 × 23 1/2 × 2 inches (74.9 × 59.7 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 2004
Object number31.257.1
ClassificationsPaintings
Label TextBorn at the San Ildefonso Pueblo, Maria Martinez learned the art of pottery making at a young age from an aunt. She married Julian Martinez, and the two began to collaborate artistically. Maria produced plain black pottery, and Julian decorated the earthenware with black-on-black designs. Maria and Julian jointly signed many pieces of their pottery.
ProvenanceRobert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation, El Paso, Texas [1]. purchased September 10, 2004 through (Roger Foltz, Two Pines Art, Omaha, Nebraska) by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art | 1. This painting is listed in the catalogue for the Smithsonian exhibition "William Penhallow Henderson: An Artist in Santa Fe, November 10, 1978 - June 10, 1979" and the owner is listed as Robert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation.
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