Otomí’s work is defined by its folk art sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Ayate
Possibly Otomí Mexico

Ayate
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Ayate
Possibly Otomí Mexico

Ayate
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Ayate
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Bag
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Ayate
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Ayate
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Otomi Woman
Leopoldo Méndez Mexican, 1902-1969

Otomies of the State of Puebla, from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984

Otomies of the States of Hidalgo, Mexico, Tlaxcala and Puebla, from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984

Bag
Possibly Otomi Mexico

Otomies of the States of Hidalgo, Mexico, Tlaxcala and Puebla, from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida (Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984) published by Pocahontas Press (American, 20th century) printed by The Lakeside Press (American, 20th century) silkscreen by C. W. Belden and Associates (American, 20th century)

Otomies of the State of Puebla, from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida (Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984) published by Pocahontas Press (American, 20th century) printed by The Lakeside Press (American, 20th century) silkscreen by C. W. Belden and Associates (American, 20th century)

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

Fishing Craft near the Cliffs at Collioure
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898