{"product_id":"1929-wood-engraving-spanish-church-flor-de-mayo-trees-yucatan-mexico-pig-woman-151986-xgla9-015","title":"1929 Wood Engraving Spanish Church Flor de Mayo Trees Yucatan Mexico Pig XGLA9","description":"This is an original 1929 black and white in-text wood engraving of an old woman walking her potbellied pig along a trail near the old Spanish church in Yucatan, Mexico.  When the elderly woman returns, she will literally be \"bringing home the bacon\". \u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 82+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7.5 x 5 inches; 19 x 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Feast your eyes on the art, culture, and landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula in an exotic portfolio presented by Period Paper.  Each wood engraving by the renowned artist Leon Underwood captures the spirit of ancient Mexico. Underwood was so enthralled by the art and culture of Mexico that he traveled to the regions of Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas. With ancient Mayan ruins, marketplaces, and nocturnal alligator hunts, this portfolio covers the most exciting regions in colors as lush as the jungle canopy. Don't miss this exciting quest into the landscape and seascapes that has captured imaginations of artists everywhere.  To see more image in this portfolio simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Thanks for looking! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Underwood, Leon . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderwood, Leon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeon Underwood (1890-1975), was a famous British sculptor, painter, engraver, and illustrator. He attended the Slade School of Art and founded a magazine called \u003ci\u003eThe Island\u003c\/i\u003e in 1931. His life's work was a variety of mediums and subjects but he was known to dislike abstract art.  Underwood was also known to have been influenced by African, Mexican, and Cycladic styles.  He later founded Brook Green School in London where he taught and worked at his private studio until his death. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Art, Sombrero, Costume, Mission, Chapel, Road, Jungle, Architecture, City\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGLA9C29 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33494759121,"sku":"151986_XGLA9_015","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGLA9_015.jpg?v=1571708445","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1929-wood-engraving-spanish-church-flor-de-mayo-trees-yucatan-mexico-pig-woman-151986-xgla9-015","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}