Las Mariposas: The Butterfly Trainer
| Artist | Francisco Mateos (Spanish, 1894–1976) |
|---|---|
| Title | Las Mariposas: The Butterfly Trainer |
| Date | Mid-20th century |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Stretcher: 39 1/2 x 32 in. (100.3 x 81.3 cm) Framed: 47 1/8 × 39 5/8 × 2 1/2 in. (119.7 × 100.6 × 6.4 cm) |
| Credit Line | Estate of Doris Steinmetz Kellett, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2013.268 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
A standing figure holds several large butterflies. The figures wears bright red shoes and eccentric clothing and stands against a green, geometric background.
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"Las Mariposas: The Butterfly Trainer | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=2013.268