Antique Print Department
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Mexican Prints
During the 20th century, a new crop of political printmakers rose to prominence in Mexico. Inspired by the earlier work of José Guadalupe Posada, and Manuel Manilla, whose eye-catching broadsides enticed a nation of working class citizens to pay attention to political and social issues, this new generation of artists turned to the power of the presses to spread their message. Founded in 1937 by Leopold Mendez, Luis Arenal, and Pablo O'Higgins, the Taller de Gráfica Popular (TGP) was a monumental force in 20th century Mexico. The TGP published flyers (volantes) and posters (carteles), combining text and image to form powerful political statements. It was also the first political publishing workship in Mexico to offer works of art for sale, through its daughter organization La Estampa Mexicana. Today graphic works from this period are powerful reminders of the political, economic, and social realities of 20th century Mexico, as well as testaments to the ingenuity of a generation of passionate, masterful advocates for change.
• Related Links: José Guadalupe Posada, Artemio Rodriguez (Contemporary)
Raul Anguiano (1915-2006)
Mine Workers in Pachua
Lithograph, 1946. Portfolio: Mexican People, edited by Associated American Artists. 12 prints total by different artists. Signed in pencil. Reference: Prignitz 614.
10-3/4 x 13-3/4 inches.
307207
$185
Arturo Garcia Bustos (b. 1927)
Peasants of Tlahuac
Lithograph, 1946. Portfolio: Mexican People, edited by Associated American Artists. 12 prints total by different artists. Signed in pencil. Reference: Prignitz 610.
11-1/4 x 13-3/4 inches.
13878
$225
Jose Luis Cuevas (Mexican, b. 1934)
Two Heads
Etching. Signed in pencil. TP.
6-1/2 x 5 inches.
26541
$650
Manuel Manilla (1830-1895)
Nuevos Versos para los Nueve Dias de Jornadas (New Verses for the Nine Days of Pilgrimages)
Broadside. Metal type engraving on orange stock. Published by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo.
Sheet: 11-3/4 x 15-3/4 inches.
10637
$325
Adolfo Mexiac (Mexican, b. 1927)
Despertar
Woodcut, 1960. Signed. Monogram in block. Crease in left corner into image. Some toning and small tears in margins..
19-1/4 x 27-3/8 inches.
18004
$950
Adolfo Mexiac (Mexican, b. 1927)
Tomando Pozole
Linocut, 1953. Signed and dated in pencil, signed in the block.
10 x 12-5/8 inches.
21315
$350
Isidoro Ocampo (b. 1910)
Pottery Maker from Toluca
Portfolio: Mexican People, edited by Associated American Artists. 12 prints total by different artists. Signed in pencil.
13-3/4 x 11-1/2 inches.
13876
$225
Adolfo Quintero (b. 1928)
Estampas de la revolucion-Teatro Mexicano de Masas
Linocut, 1958. Signed and dated in pencil.
10 x 9 inches.
21313
$325
Fernando Castro Pacheco (b. 1918)
Working with Ixtle
Lithograph, 1946. Portfolio: Mexican People, edited by Associated American Artists. 12 prints total by different artists. Signed in pencil. Reference: Prignitz 616.
11 x 14 inches.
13875
$250
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991)
Dos Niñas (or Mujeres y Maguey)
Woodcut, c. 1925. Edition 60. Signed. Initialed in the block. Reference: Pereda 1. Very faint halo from old mat window.
3-1/4 x 3-1/2 inches.
29278c
$1800
Alfredo Zalce (1908-2003)
Lumber Workers
Color lithograph, 1946. Portfolio: Mexican People, edited by Associated American Artists. 12 prints total by different artists. Signed in pencil.
11-1/4 x 13-5/8 inches.
28507
$325
Unidentified Artist
Funeral Procession
Linocut Signed in ink (A. Ihancovichi?).
Sheet: 18-7/8 x 13-7/8 inches.
18327
$225
