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A female weaver using a loom (Ink drawing, 16th century)
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A female weaver using a loom (Ink drawing, 16th century)
LRI4644901 A female weaver using a loom (Ink drawing, 16th century) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inca Empire: a woman weaver using a belt weaver - Ink drawing from the manuscript " New coronica y buen gobierno" by Don Felipe Poma de Ayala illustrating the life of the Incas - 16th century Private Collection (A female weaver using a loom)); Luisa Ricciarini; Peruvian, out of copyright
Media ID 23715894
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Conquistador Inca Loom Precolombian Prehispanic Weaving Weaving Metier Woman At Work
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This ink drawing from the 16th century, titled "A female weaver using a loom" transports us back in time to the Inca Empire. Created by Felipe Huaman Poma de Ayala, this artwork is part of a private collection and showcases the intricate life of the Incas. In this scene, we see a woman fully immersed in her craft as she skillfully operates a belt weaver. The artist's attention to detail allows us to appreciate not only the woman's concentration but also the complexity of her work. Every stroke of ink brings out the texture and patterns that make up her creation. The significance of this drawing lies not only in its artistic value but also in its historical context. It offers us a glimpse into pre-Columbian South America and highlights the laborious tasks performed by women during that era. As conquistadors arrived on these lands, they encountered societies with rich cultural traditions like weaving. Luisa Ricciarini expertly captures all these elements through her print reproduction, ensuring that this remarkable piece can be appreciated by art enthusiasts around the world today. This image serves as a reminder of our shared human history and celebrates both the ingenuity of ancient civilizations and their enduring legacy in contemporary society.
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