MEXICO CITY — An exhibit of actor Anthony Quinn's paintings and sculptures is to open Tuesday at the National History Museum in Chapultepec Castle.

Quinn, born in the state of Chihuahua, will donate to the museum two sculptures and a collection of American Indian writings illustrated with 20 of his lithographs, the government news agency Notimex said Saturday.

The exhibit will include 40 sculptures and six paintings.

The agency quoted Quinn, 75, as saying that he is glad to be recognized as a Mexican and that having his work exhibited in Mexico is the fulfillment of a dream.