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Framed Agapito Labios (1898-1996) Oil on Canvas, Young Girl

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Framed Agapito Labios (1898-1996) Oil on Canvas, Young Girl
Mexican folk art painting depicting young girl with flower standing by an open window. Stunning portrait of girl in a pink and white dress with finely detailed lace trim. She stands by a window that depicts a lush green-yellow open landscape with high rising mountains and a single barn. Signed lower right. Housed in gilt wood frame. Labios' career started in prison, where he painted on the walls to pass the time as he served his sentence. A high ranking official became interested in his work, and started to commission him to make portraits of his children. He found great success in this line of work and became successful selling his portraits in markets of downtown Mexico City, and later opened his own store with antiques and folk art. Sight size: 23"H x 17.5"W. Age related wear; wear to frame.
Issued: 20th c. Artist: Agapito Labios
Dimensions: 23.5"W x 29"H
Country of Origin: Mexico