Lot Essay
When Mexico joined World War II its airforce sent the famous Squadron 201 to join the Allied Forces in their fight against Germany. Toledo captures the squadron's deployment in this remarkable watercolor.
Details
Francisco Toledo (b. 1940)
El Esquadrón 201
signed 'Toledo' and inscribed with title on the reverse--watercolor and pen and black ink on Arches paper
25¾ x 19½in. (65.5 x 49.5cm.)
El Esquadrón 201
signed 'Toledo' and inscribed with title on the reverse--watercolor and pen and black ink on Arches paper
25¾ x 19½in. (65.5 x 49.5cm.)
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Latin American Masters, Beverly Hills
Latin American Masters, Beverly Hills