Francisco TOLEDO (born in 1940) Lot n° 35

Mexican School Hunting Scene Watercolor and pen on paper 8.5 x 11 in. - 22 x 28 cm. Provenance: Pierre Gervais Collection, Paris Francisco Toledo is widely regarded today as one of the greatest Mexican artists of all time. Not only is he admired for his incredible talent and complete mastery of an impressive range of techniques including drawing, sculpture, weaving, ceramics, engraving and prints, but also for his deep and never-ending commitment to the well-being and development of his home state of Oaxaca. Indeed upon his return to Mexico, following a five-year trip to Europe, he threw himself into encouraging and defending the local arts and crafts, becoming involved in numerous projects most notably the founding of art centres, libraries and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca. Toledo's powerful art is proof of his tremendous pride in Mexican history and heritage, drawing on pre-Colombian symbolism, questioning both indigenous and worldwide cultures. Frequently praised by none-other than the great Rufino Tamayo, Toledo acquired rapid fame; his wonderful works have been exhibited in the four corners of the world and have since continued to influence generations of artists