Zarate Collection

Fruit And Flowers
A still life oil painting of some pomegranates and apples in a white vase and laid on a table, beside a simple vase of tulip flowers, a sea view makes up the background. Date: circa 1919

Portrait of the Actress Antonia Zarate, c1810. Artist: Francisco Goya
Portrait of the Actress Antonia Zarate, c1810. Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Actress Antonia Zarate, c1810-c1811. Artist: Francisco Goya
Portrait of the Actress Antonia Zarate, c1810-c1811. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

General Tom Thumb, Lucia Zarate, General Mite and Frank Uf
Engraving showing General Tom Thumb, real name Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), Lucia Zarate (1864-1890), General Mite, real name Francis Joseph Flynn (b.1864), and Frank Uffner

From Left To Right, Charles Sherwood Stratton, Aka General Tom Thumb, 1838

POTOSI SILVER MINE, 1581. The first printed view of the silver-mining town of Potosi in Bolivia. Woodcut from Augustin de Zarates The Strange and Delectable History of the Discoverie

Aerial view of Zarate, Argentina, South America
Aerial view (from an aeroplane) of the city of Zarate, on the River Parana, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, South America. Date: circa 1920

Picturesque view of Zarate, Argentina, South America
Picturesque view of a rustic area of Zarate, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, South America, showing a native family and their home. Date: circa 1920

POTOSI SILVER MINE, 1581. The first printed view of the silver-mining town of Potosi in Bolivia. Woodcut from Augustin de Zarates The Strange and Delectable History of the Discoverie

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Francisco Goya's captivating portrait of Antonia Zarate, an 1810s Spanish actress, blooms with the vibrancy of a ripe fruit against the canvas. Her enchanting gaze, akin to the allure of a flower in full bloom, captivated the hearts of audiences. Fast forward to the New World, where the silver-rich town of Potosi, Bolivia, flourished like a precious gem, mirroring the brilliance of Zarate's performance. In contrast, the tiny, yet extraordinary General Tom Thumb, Charles Sherwood Stratton, and his companions, Lucia Zarate, General Mite, and Frank Uf, brought a unique charm to the stage, much like the diverse beauty of Argentina's Zarate, with its picturesque landscapes and rich history. Goya's masterpiece and these intriguing figures intertwine, painting a vivid picture of the past, where art, nature, and human curiosity intersected.