
Margarita de Bonampak (Margarita of Bonampak)
A serene portrait by Manuel Álvarez Bravo captures a young woman identified as Margarita against the ancient backdrop of Bonampak, the renowned Maya archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico. The gelatin silver print showcases Bravo's masterful interplay of light and shadow, lending the image a timeless, contemplative quality that bridges the personal and the historical. The photograph reflects Bravo's deep engagement with Mexican identity and indigenous culture, themes that defined much of his celebrated career.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only
December 22, 2014
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