1937 Photogravure Juan Carreno De Miranda Art Eugenia Martinez Vallejo XANA2

"Portrait of Eugenia Martínez Vallejo, La Monstrua"

This is an original 1937 black and white photogravure of a Baroque painting by Juan Carreño de Miranda that portrayed an obese child named Eugenia Martínez Vellejo, (nicknamed "La Monstrua" or "The Monster") who was brought in by the Spanish royal family in the 1680's for their amusement. But it only gets worse. Apparently the artist painted yet another portrait of young Eugenia, only in that painting - she was nude.

CONDITION

This 75+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Please note: there is a library stamp on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 9.5 inches; 18 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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This piece was illustrated by de Miranda, Juan Carreno. There is no visible artist signature.

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