Julian Martinez of the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico poses for a half-length, side portrait. His long hair is tied with braided strings and hangs on either side of his chest. He wears an earring in his left ear. He and his wife, Maria, are internationally recognized for reviving several ancient Native American painting techniques during the first half of the 20th century.
Description
1 copy photonegative; 11 x 8 cm. (4 1/4 x 3 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.)
Subject
Artists--New Mexico; Pueblo Indians; Martínez, Julián, San Ildefonso Pueblo potter; Martínez, María Montoya; Indians of North America--Portraits
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700110279
Notes
Emulsion is peeling from edge of glass plate.; Number "41." written in lower corner of glass plate.; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001102790
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