De Mestizo, y de India Produce Coyote (Castas)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Juan Rodriguez Juarez's De Mestizo, y de India Produce Coyote (Castas) into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Juan Rodriguez Juarez's De Mestizo, y de India Produce Coyote (Castas) is a striking 18th-century casta painting that vividly captures the racial and social hierarchies of colonial Mexico. The artwork, part of a larger series, portrays a mixed-race family—a mestizo (Spanish-Indian) man, an Indigenous woman, and their coyote child—framed within a meticulously detailed domestic interior. Juarez’s refined Baroque style, with its soft chiaroscuro and rich textures, lends dignity to the subjects while subtly reinforcing colonial ideologies. The painting’s historical significance lies in its role as both a social document and artistic achievement, exemplifying the casta genre’s blend of ethnographic intent and aesthetic sophistication. Housed in prestigious collections like the Museo de América, it remains a critical piece for understanding race, identity, and power in Latin American art.
For modern interiors, this artwork’s warm earth tones and intimate narrative make it ideal for spaces favoring cultural depth and historical resonance. In a study or office, pair it with Spanish Colonial furniture—dark wood shelves or a leather-topped desk—to echo its era. The muted ochres and deep browns in the painting harmonize with terracotta accents or woven textiles, while its typical casta painting size (approx. 50x40 cm) suits a focal wall or a curated gallery arrangement. Avoid overly bright or minimalist settings; instead, opt for soft lighting and rustic finishes to amplify its quiet solemnity. In a living room, juxtapose it with Mexican folk art or ceramics to create a dialogue between colonial and indigenous traditions, turning the piece into a conversation starter about heritage and hybridity.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
