Title
La Llorona II
Alternative Title
The Weeping Woman II
Creator
Description
The monumental painting depicts La Llorona in occupied America, as indicated by the cave hieroglyph, oztotl, pierced by the atlatl dart. The maguey gives energy and life to La Llorona. The composition of the water in the background is informed by the artist's study of the Mesoamerican codices. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 48" x 87"
Subject
Date
Contributor
Image
https://artist-encuentro.elevator.umn.edu/fileManager/bestDerivativeByFileId/68c0c5269636bda62f00d270
Identifier
SB_Llorona_II_1995
Access Rights
© 1995, Santa C. Barraza. This image may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the written consent of the artist. The image may be used for educational personal individual uses and with credit to the artist. Please contact the artist for commercial purposes, reproduction and/or publication: santa.b@santabarraza.com