Francisco Toledo (1940-2019) Mexican, Original "Papalote Elefante" Kite Artwork. Stencil and die-cut on handmade paper, with the image of a kite adorned by an image of a monkey walking on the back of an elephant. Signed on the kite in pencil. Label from the Vista Hermosa Art Workshop, San Agustín Etla, Oaxaca, on the reverse. 

Overall Size: 35 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. 

Sight Size: 29 x 24 in. 

Francisco Toledo (1940-2019) was a master Mexican painter, sculptor, printmaker, and activist widely regarded as one of modern Mexico’s most significant contemporary artists. Born in Juchitán, Oaxaca, he drew deep creative inspiration from his Zapotec heritage, weaving indigenous mythology, folklore, and fantastical human-animal hybrids into his art. After honing his technique in Europe during the 1960s, Toledo returned to Mexico to pioneer a distinct visual style characterized by rich textures, organic materials, and raw, earthy color palettes. Beyond his prolific artistic output, he was a passionate philanthropist and cultural champion who founded key institutions like the Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (IAGO) to foster local arts education. Renowned for his fierce defense of Oaxaca’s environmental and cultural heritage, Toledo left behind an enduring legacy that bridged avant-garde aesthetics with profound social activism.

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