Retablo (Our Lady of Carmel) 1935 - 1942

"Retablo (Our Lady of Carmel)" is a watercolor painting created by Maude Valle between 1935 and 1942. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, both with crowns on their heads. The artwork is framed, and the painting is set in a simple background with a red curtain. The colors are muted and the overall style is simple and devotional. This retablo, a type of devotional artwork common in Latin America, exemplifies Valle's interest in the spiritual and folk traditions of her Mexican heritage.