Exvoto Mexican Folk Art Painting - Mermaid, Man and Virgin in the Sea equestrian Author Tom Wolfe famously noted

Author Tom Wolfe famously noted that a typical Merkin picture expertly mixes legendary American imagery from fashion

an avid collector who studied color and technique by copying works of masters like Matisse and Gauguin—often painting on burlap to replicate the originals

features a stunning pulegoso Murano art glass shade

Slight variations in color and texture highlight the handmade nature of this unique piece

The beautiful painting by Jill London is one of the three in a  grouping representing  prayers for peace throughout our universe

Exvoto Mexican Folk Art Painting - Mermaid, Man and Virgin in the Sea equestrian Author Tom Wolfe famously noted9" x 12" A vibrant exvoto folk art painting by Christopher Rodriguez Contreras. A contemporary artist that tells a tale of gratitude. Contreras offers a window into the everyday life of the common people of Mexico through tales once told. Acrylic on tin. Signed "CR 24" bottom right. "Sirena" on verso. Some minor scratches to painting. Unframed. Translation: "Casimo Acosta pays homage with this "milagrito" giving thanks that you saved me from drowning