Costume de China Poblana
Description
'Le costume de China Poblana représente le costume national du Mexique aujourd'hui encore. Il se compose d'une blouse de coton brodée et décorée dans sa partie supérieure de perles (chaquiras) et d'une jupe (castor) en laine rouge et satin vert brodé de sequins (lentejuelas) et de perles. La jupe accueille souvent dans sa partie centrale le symbole national (l'aigle mexicain) parfois complété par le drapeau mexicain ou encore la représentation du volcan Popocatépelt. ; Il s'agit ici d'une libre interprétation du costume national. Sur la jupe, on distingue la représentation du couple, symbolisé par la China poblana et le charro, en train de danser le jarabe tapatio autour du sombrero. Le choix de cette danse de conquête amoureuse est directement liée au thème du mariage.' (Stéphanie Rojas Arabian-Couttolenc, in '1000 petits chefs-d'oeuvre du Mexique', de Hélène Homps-Brousse)
About this work
The artwork titled "Costume de China Poblana" is preserved at musée de la vallée. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: costume - accessoires du costume, Amérique centrale, ethnologie. It was created using the following materials and techniques: soie, laine, sequin, perle de verre (broderie, satin, étamine). Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 19th Century;1st quarter 20th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Costume de China Poblana" is preserved at musée de la vallée, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Costume de China Poblana, actuellement au musée de la vallée. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en soie, laine, sequin, perle de verre (broderie, satin, étamine). Les dimensions de l'oeuvre sont : H. 163 cm, L. 115 cm (mesures extérieures). Elle est datée de la 4e quart 19e siècle;1er quart 20e siècle.
Creation context
Dans quel contexte a-t-il créé Costume de China Poblana ? La 4e quart 19e siècle;1er quart 20e siècle constitue un moment de profonde effervescence créatrice, qui nourrit et stimule la démarche de l'artiste. Le musée de la vallée, qui détient cette œuvre, permet au visiteur de comprendre les liens qui unissent la création artistique aux circonstances historiques de son émergence.
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