CABRERA, MIGUEL (1695-1768). CASTAS
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CABRERA, MIGUEL (1695-1768). CASTAS
CABRERA, Miguel (1695-1768). Castas. De espaol y mestiza nace castizo. h. 1763. From Spanish and Half-Caste: Castizo. Painting
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1695 1763 1768 Cabrera Castas Half Miguel Nace Aisa Castizo Mestiza
EDITORS COMMENTS
Miguel Cabrera's "Castas" or "Mestizos" series is a seminal work in the history of Latin American art and the representation of race and identity. Painted between 1763 and 1768, this particular piece, titled "Castas. De español y mestiza nace castizo," is a powerful visual exploration of the complex racial dynamics of colonial Mexico. The painting depicts a mestizo couple, the product of a Spanish father and a mestizo mother, and their offspring, who is identified as "castizo" or "of mixed race but with a predominantly European appearance." The title of the painting, "From Spanish and Half-Caste: Castizo," underscores the importance of lineage and racial classification in colonial society. Cabrera's "Castas" series was created during a time when the Spanish colonial authorities were implementing strict racial and social hierarchies, and interracial relationships and their offspring were subject to legal and social sanctions. The paintings were commissioned by Don José de Alonso y Cárdenas, the Marquis of Valleumbroso, who was a collector and patron of the arts. The series consisted of 48 paintings, each depicting different combinations of European, African, and indigenous ancestry, and their resulting offspring. The paintings were meant to illustrate the different racial categories and their social status in colonial society. "Castas. De español y mestiza nace castizo" is a poignant reminder of the complex racial landscape of colonial Mexico and the ways in which identity was constructed and regulated. Miguel Cabrera's "Castas" series is a testament to the artist's mastery of the European Baroque style, as well as his ability to engage with the social and political issues of his time. The paintings continue to be an important source of historical and cultural information, and are considered a significant contribution to the history of Latin American art.
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