Peón Life
ClassificationsPaintings-oils
Artist
Clay Kelly
(American, born 1874)
Dateearly 20th Century
Place DepictedMexico, Central America, North America
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
Framed: 35 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. (90.2 x 115.6 cm)
Framed: 35 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. (90.2 x 115.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Clay Kelly
Object number33866
DescriptionOil on canvas painting by painting by Clay Kelly of a Mexican street scene titled Peón Life. Clay Kelly had a particular interest in the headwear of various cultures around the world and while in Mexico both drew and painted a series on men wearing sombreros. Peón Life earns its title in reference to Mexican farm workers subjected to peonage.On View
Not on viewCollections
20th Century
20th Century
c. 1900
c. 1900