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
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