Eduardo Cohen Watkins
Inca Series: The Kings of Peru, Cuzco, ca. 1840/1850
Inca Series: The Kings of Peru, Cuzco, ca. 1840/1850
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Anonymous artist
Oil on canvas
60.3×41.8 cm each
This series of ten canvases depicting Inca kings was painted in the 19th century in Cuzco, Peru. It's a rare collection showing full-length Inca monarchs, a departure from the half-length format common at the time. Likely painted by a descendant of the Inca nobility, these artworks reflect Andean pictorial techniques predating independence. They revive interest in Inca kings' appearances, reconstructed from historical accounts. The paintings represent a resurgence of Inca iconography during the Independence era, emphasizing indigenous identity and political symbolism. Crafted in a colonial style, they depict Inca rulers in traditional attire, often accompanied by symbolic objects. Despite their historical significance, few series like this remain, making this collection a valuable representation of Inca heritage.
