XIR347344 Banquet given at Oaxaca in honour of general Antonio Leon (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (19th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico; (add.info.: Antonio Leon (1794-1847); renowned Mexican leader during the struggle for the independence of Mexico from Spain; on June 6th, 1821, proclaimed independence of the province of Oaxaca from Spain; on 29th July won decisive battle against Spanish general, Obeso, at Etla;); Mexican, out of copyright.