Maria Martinez

Artist William Penhallow Henderson (American, 1877 - 1943)

Model Maria Martinez (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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