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450 Años de Lucha: Homenaje al Pueblo Mexicano, 1960

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The portfolio 450 Años de Lucha: Homenaje al Pueblo Mexicano (450 Years of Struggle: Homage to the Mexican People) consists of 146 offset lithographic reproductions of linocuts, published by the Taller de Gráfica Popular. This collection depicts major events in the history of Mexico, from Spanish contact with the indigenous peoples to political events of the early 20th Century. Images dealing with Spanish Missionization of the indigenous population, the Mexican War of Independence, the Mexican American War, and the Mexican Revolution are included. The relationship between the United States and Mexico is also a major theme addressed in a number of images. Most works are identified by artist, date, and a title. Some of the artists represented in this collection are Javier Iñiguez, Pablo O'Higgins, Elena Huerta, Celia Calderón, and Angél Bracho.

Dates

  • 1960

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 146 items (1 box) : 146 offset lithographic prints

General

Box 1 shelved in the Big Box location.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451