Surrounded by an array of flowers, rays of light burst in a halo about the Virgin Mary. Alejandro Chávez shows her expression of loving concern for her son, Jesus, and for mankind. Known as a retablo, this traditional diorama is housed in a colorful chest crafted of wood and painted. Chávez carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand.
Artist: Alejandro Chavez
9.3 inches H x 5.3 inches W x 3.3 inches D
Signed by the artist
Clean with a soft, dry cloth
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"In every one of my creations I hope you will be able to recognize my great love for this art form."
Alejandro Chávez was born on January 30, 1956. He specializes in the creations of retablos, a kind of reverent diorama-altar typical of the Ayacucho region of Peru. He learned this technique as... read more
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