19th Century Mexican Painting - Our Lord of Chalma
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19th Century Mexican Painting - Our Lord of Chalma
About the Item
Dimensions: canvas measures 11 inches x 8 inches. Frame measures 18 inches x 14.75 inches.
Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1850
- Condition:
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1003228476451
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