Guatemalan Woman

Photograph

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HCC Permanent Art Collection

Guatemalan Woman: Adorning a vibrant red dress, Claudio Costa Braga’s Guatemalan Woman immediately captures the viewer’s attention while the blurred background prevents the audience’s eyes from straying too far away from her. Looking past the camera, she holds fabric in her hands leaving unanswered questions if she created the goods on display behind her or the outfit she wears.
Guatemalan Woman

Adorning a vibrant red dress, Claudio Costa Braga’s Guatemalan Woman immediately captures the viewer’s attention while the blurred background prevents the audience’s eyes from straying too far away from her. Looking past the camera, she holds fabric in her hands leaving unanswered questions if she created the goods on display behind her or the outfit she wears.

Name/Title

Guatemalan Woman

Entry/Object ID

2018.15.1

Description

An older woman dressed in traditional Guatemalan clothing looking directly at the viewer. Her headdress is purple while the majority of her blouse is a bright red with vertical stripes. The location she is sitting in has dirt ground, and there are colorful fabric bags hanging in the background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carbon Print

Collection

HCC Permanent Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Claudio Costa Braga

Role

Artist

Date made

2018

Location

Category

Exhibit

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

Adorning a vibrant red dress, Claudio Costa Braga’s Guatemalan Woman immediately captures the viewer’s attention while the blurred background prevents the audience’s eyes from straying too far away from her. Looking past the camera, she holds fabric in her hands leaving unanswered questions if she created the goods on display behind her or the outfit she wears.