Santos Retablos 1936

Maude Valle's 1936 watercolor painting, "Santos Retablos," depicts a saint in the style of a traditional retablo, a devotional painting common in Mexican and Spanish colonial art. The work features a central figure with a halo, rendered in muted colors against a faded, wood-like background, suggesting an aged, antique aesthetic. This piece showcases Valle's interest in and engagement with the folk art traditions of Latin America, reflecting her keen eye for detail and her ability to capture the spirit of these cultural expressions.