Labios Agapito - Popular Naïve Art - Mexico - Young Girl With "siamese" Locomotives

LABIOS Agapito (1898-1996) Very interesting composition by the Mexican artist, with this young girl holding a garland and in her best clothes. For a religious holiday? The symmetry of the garland, mats, etc. is taken up, in an original and intriguing way, by the two locomotives hung in a mirror. We know that when Labios added a background to his portraits, it was to signify the family environment. There is every reason to think that the father of this young girl was a station master or a train conductor. Labios Agapito's career began in prison, where he painted on walls to pass the time while serving time for his participation in the Mexican Revolution. A senior official noticed his work and entrusted him with the production of portraits of his children. Labios will immediately meet with great success. Released from prison, his charming portraits first sold at Lagunilla Market in downtown Mexico City. Then, Labios opened his own antique and folk art store. His work is now recognized as an important movement in the history of Mexican art. Katherine Hepburn was one of the great collectors of Agapito Labios. Good condition. Relined. No frame. 60 x 46 cm Shipping costs extra 25 euros for France. Other countries on estimate.