When looking at the Independence, Reform, Revolution Panel of Oaxaca en la historia y en el mito, how do you discuss its 1. The War of Independence (1810–21)'s Women in the War of Independence?
Women in the War of Independence Women play a support role in all wars and of course, that was the case in the War of Independence. At least one source has identified the woman in blue in the image above as Leona Vicario. She was affluent and a prominent figure in the War of Independence when she financially supported the insurgents. While in Oaxaca, she contributed to the Correo Americano del Sur. And she is pictured beside the press that appears to be printing that publication. Another source identifies the woman in blue as Francisca Reyes Flores. The story of her bringing a printing press to Oaxaca in the 18th century (1720) is an interesting one. But it does not appear to warrant a place in a panel about independence, reform, and revolution in the 19th century. However, in 1980, at the inauguración of the mural, guests were given a guide to the mural written by Alfredo Cardona Peña, claiming that the image of the woman is Francisca Reyes Flores.And neither interpretation explains why the woman in blue appears frustrated. As we know from his portrayal of other historical characters, Arturo García Bustos seems to enjoy adding a hidden meaning to the mural from time to time. Could the frustrated-looking woman in blue be another layered interpretation by the artist?
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