View of the Basilica of Guadalupe with Steam Locomotive

Painting on tin or metal panel. • School of Mexican Folk Art, possibly mid-19th century regional painter.

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
View of the Basilica of Guadalupe with Steam Locomotive

Style & Movement

Mexican Folk Art / Retablo style.

Medium & Technique

Oil on metal ex-voto style support, applied with brushwork.

Creation Period

Circa 1870-1890.

Subject Description

Depicts a landscape with the Basilica of Guadalupe in the background and a 19th-century steam train labeled Guadalupe in the foreground, flanked by small figures in period attire.

Condition & AI Estimated Value

Condition Assessment

Fair condition, exhibiting surface abrasions, paint flaking, and oxidation marks typical of antique tin paintings.

Estimated Market Value

Not an official valuation

$800 - $1,500

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.

Identified on 10/12/2026