Artist:
Address:
6529 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 (click to view)
Size:
24 'x 14'
Medium:
Acrylic
Date:
1990
Type:
Cultural
Description / Interpretation:
Artists: Alfredo de Batuc, assisted by Arutyun Arutyunian, Johanna Coleman, Arlen Guiterrez, and James Stubbs. A portrait of the scuessful Latin actress (1906- 1983) featured in more than 50 English- and Spanish -language movies. She began her career in 1925, starring first silent films and later in talkies. In 1942 she left Hollywood for Mexico City, where she formed the first actors union. She also worked in Great Britian, Argentina, Spain and Italy. Sponsored and commissioned by SPARC. Photo: © Robin Dunitz