Two sheets (printed as one) with verses in Valencian for masquerades
ca. 1860–70
Medium
Wood engraving and letterpress
Dimensions
Sheet: 12 13/16 × 17 11/16 in. (32.5 × 45 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Max G. Wildnauer Fund, 1978
Accession Number
1978.463.45(3)
Tags
Art Historical Context
This intriguing print, created by Julian Mariana around 1860–70, combines wood engraving with letterpress to present two sheets of verses in Valencian for use in masquerades. Measuring just over 12 by 17 inches, the work features lively illustrations of men and women in costume, reflecting the festive spirit of popular entertainments in 19th-century Spain. Produced as an accessible printed sheet, it likely served as both a practical guide for performers and a souvenir of local celebrations. The medium highlights the era’s advancements in printmaking, where wood engraving allowed for fine, det...