Casta Painting Collection

X. From Spaniard and Return Backwards, Hold Yourself Suspended in Mid Air... c1760. Creator: Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz
X. From Spaniard and Return Backwards, Hold Yourself Suspended in Mid Air (De espanol y torna atras, tente en el aire) (image 1 of 6), c1760

IX. From Spaniard and Albino, Return Backwards (De español y albina, torna atrás), c1760
IX. From Spaniard and Albino, Return Backwards (De espanol y albina, torna atras) (image 1 of 5), c1760

VII. From Spaniard and Morisca, Albino (De español y morisca, albino) (image 1 of 6), c1760
VII. From Spaniard and Morisca, Albino (De espanol y morisca, albino) (image 1 of 6), c1760

Race (oil on canvas)
IND113665 Race (oil on canvas) by Cabera, Miguel (1710-68); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas)
IND113589 A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

Mexican Indians, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470257 Mexican Indians, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Indios mexicanos); Mexican, out of copyright

Wolf and Indian Produce a Wolf Return-Backwards, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470252 Wolf and Indian Produce a Wolf Return-Backwards, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De lobo y de india)

Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470269 Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De espanol y mulata)

Indian and Wolf Produce a Hold-Yourself-in-Mid-Air Grifo, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470266 Indian and Wolf Produce a Hold-Yourself-in-Mid-Air Grifo, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire

Castizo and Spaniard Produce a Spaniard, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470263 Castizo and Spaniard Produce a Spaniard, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire

Barbarian Indians, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470243 Barbarian Indians, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Indios barbaros); Mexican, out of copyright

Spaniard and Indian Produce a Mestizo, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
BRH470238 Spaniard and Indian Produce a Mestizo, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire

Otomi Indians on the Way to the Fair, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470275 Otomi Indians on the Way to the Fair, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire

Spaniard and Morisca Produce an Albino, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470248 Spaniard and Morisca Produce an Albino, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De espanol y de morisca)

Spaniard and Mestiza produce a Castizo, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470245 Spaniard and Mestiza produce a Castizo, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De espanol y de mestiza)

Mestizo and Indian Produce a Coyote, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470278 Mestizo and Indian Produce a Coyote, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: De mestizo y de india)

Mulatto and Mestiza produce a Mulatto Return-Backwards, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470260 Mulatto and Mestiza produce a Mulatto Return-Backwards, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire

Study of a Mulatto Woman, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR176898 Study of a Mulatto Woman, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); Musee Municipal, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; French, out of copyright

A Spaniard and his Mexican Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race
XIR64987 A Spaniard and his Mexican Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Cabrera, Miguel (1695-1768); Museo de America, Madrid

A Lobo Indian, his Half-Breed African Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed
XIR64988 A Lobo Indian, his Half-Breed African Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

A Spanish Man and his Pure-Bred Mexican Wife, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico
XIR204534 A Spanish Man and his Pure-Bred Mexican Wife, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo Nacional de Historia

A Spanish Man and his Wife, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil
XIR204533 A Spanish Man and his Wife, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

An American Indian Man and his Mixed-Race Wife, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico
XIR198473 An American Indian Man and his Mixed-Race Wife, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

A Man from Varsino and his American Indian Wife, from a series of mixed marriages in Mexico
XIR196214 A Man from Varsino and his American Indian Wife, from a series of mixed marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

A Chinese Man and his American Indian Wife, from a series on mixed marriages in Mexico
XIR196213 A Chinese Man and his American Indian Wife, from a series on mixed marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

A Spaniard and his Mexican Indian Wife, illustration of mixed race marriages in Mexico
XIR192325 A Spaniard and his Mexican Indian Wife, illustration of mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo Nacional de Historia

An Arvarrasado and Barsino Indian Couple with their Children, from a series on mixed
XIR172423 An Arvarrasado and Barsino Indian Couple with their Children, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

A Coloured Man and his Mulatto Wife, from a series on mixed marriages in Mexico
XIR113083 A Coloured Man and his Mulatto Wife, from a series on mixed marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

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Casta Painting: A Glimpse into Mexico's Complex Racial Dynamics In the realm of art, few genres capture the intricate tapestry of race and identity as vividly as casta painting. These captivating oil on canvas works from the 18th century provide a window into Mexico's colonial past, where mixed-race marriages were both common and controversial. One such painting titled "A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child" portrays a family unit that defies societal norms. The artist masterfully captures the fusion of two distinct cultures, highlighting the beauty that emerges from this union. Another piece in this series explores the offspring resulting from a Spaniard-Negress marriage, aptly named "From a Spaniard and a Negress you get a Half-Caste. " Here, we witness society grappling with notions of racial purity while acknowledging the undeniable existence of mixed heritage individuals. The intriguingly titled "Black and Indian Produce a Wolf" challenges our preconceived notions further by depicting an amalgamation that seems impossible. Yet it serves as a reminder that race is not confined to neat categories but rather exists along fluid spectrums. As we delve deeper into these paintings, we encounter diverse combinations like "Spaniard and Mulatta Produce a Morisca, " showcasing yet another facet of Mexico's multicultural fabric. Each artwork tells its own story, shedding light on how different races intertwine to create new identities. Some pieces take us beyond human unions altogether; for instance, "Indian and Wolf Produce Hold-Yourself-in-Mid-Air Grifo" blurs boundaries between species while symbolizing hybridity in all its forms. While some casta paintings focus on specific racial mixes like "Castizo and Spaniard Produce a Spaniard, " others explore broader themes such as indigenous communities in works like "Barbarian Indians. " These compositions offer glimpses into various aspects of Mexican society at that time.