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[Yahuan Huacac]

Manuscript: Justo Sahuaraura and Illustration: unknown author1838

National Library of Peru

National Library of Peru
Lima, Peru

Image headed by number VII of the manuscript "Memories of the Peruvian monarchy or Sketch of the history of the Incas", written by Justo Sahuaraura (Cusco, 1775 - Canas, ca. 1853), descendant of the Incas Huayna Capac and Pachacutec with a vocation for the libertarian cause. The work narrates a recount of the genealogy of the Incas, among other topics related to Independence from the author's perspective.
The character inside the medallion surrounded by a laurel wreath represents the Inca Yahuar Huacac. In the lower part and on the back of the portrait, there's a brief historical description of the Inca and his descendants.

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  • Title: [Yahuan Huacac]
  • Creator: Manuscript: Justo Sahuaraura, Illustration: unknown author
  • Date Created: 1838
  • Location Created: Cusco, Peru
  • Physical Dimensions: 30 cm. x 21 cm.
  • External Link: BNP Digital Library
  • Medium: Strong ink and watercolor on laid paper
National Library of Peru

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