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Francisco Toledo — Cabrito
Francisco Toledo

Cabrito

1965

A playful yet haunting depiction rendered in rich gouache on an unconventional goat skin surface, this work by Mexican master Francisco Toledo blurs the boundary between medium and subject matter. The choice of goat skin as a canvas adds a visceral, ritualistic dimension to the image, a hallmark of Toledo's deep connection to the natural world and the indigenous traditions of Oaxaca. Toledo's signature visual language merges animal folklore with earthy, organic textures, creating a piece that feels both primitive and profoundly sophisticated.

Medium
gouache on goat skin

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Latin America

May 24, 2017

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Francisco Toledo, Cabrito, 1965

A playful yet haunting depiction rendered in rich gouache on an unconventional goat skin surface, this work by Mexican master Francisco Toledo blurs the boundary between medium and subject matter. The choice of goat skin as a canvas adds a visceral, ritualistic dimension to the image, a hallmark of Toledo's deep connection to the natural world and the indigenous traditions of Oaxaca. Toledo's signature visual language merges animal folklore with earthy, organic textures, creating a piece that feels both primitive and profoundly sophisticated.

Medium
gouache on goat skin
Year
1965
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Folk Art, Indigenous Themes, 20th Century, Mexican Artist, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Celebrated Artist, Goat Skin Medium, Outsider Folk Art, Outsider Art, Earthy Tones, Oaxacan Art, Figurative Art, Goat Skin, Contemporary Art, Animal Subject, Whimsical Mood, Master Artist, Gouache

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