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I-0418k Drawing “Tejanos del Siglo XVIII” J. Cisneros American El Paso, TX 1988 Materials: Ink/Paper This is a pen and ink drawing entitled “Tejanos del Siglo XVIII” by artist J. Cisneros, commissioned by the Institute of Texan Cultures. The Spanish [...]

I-0492b Painting Jose Vives-Atsara Spanish-Texan Texas 1984 Materials: Paint, Wood, Canvas Map via: EIDD Design for All Europe The artist Jose Vives-Atsara is a Spanish-born Texan painter known for his depictions of  Mexican culture, beautiful Texas landscapes, and historical sites. [...]

I-0277×3 Doll European or Latin American 20th century Materials: Cloth, metal & plastic This doll shows a bullfighter, leaning out of the way of a charging bull. Originally introduced to the Americas by the Spanish, bullfighting has long been a [...]