"Vida Nocturna de la Ciudad" Woodcut Prints
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2000-027
Scope and Content
This collection contains six woodcuts by José Chavez Morado, each signed in blue ink by the artist. The prints focus on popular evening activities, such as going to the theater, as well as the darker side of night, including prostitution and death. The collection was printed under the direction of Augustín Velazquez Chavez in 1936. It is number six in the first series of fine art portfolios published by the Ediciones Arte Mexicano/Mexican Art Editions. The 6 woodcuts prints are 32 x 24 cm.
Dates
- 1936
Language of Materials
Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
José Chávez Morado (1909 - 2002) was a prolific artist who has contributed greatly to the genre of Mexican muralism. He has incorporated elements of both popular and pre-Hispanic culture into his work, contextualizing them in eloquent and powerful ways, as is the case with his piece entitled "Tzompantle." He presents themes of death and old mythical figures of pre-Hispanic culture in an urban setting.
José Chávez Morado was a member of the League of Writers and Revolutionary Artists as well as the founder of the Taller de Gráfica Popular. He also participated in the founding of the Salón de Plástica Mexicana. In the larger scope, Chávez Morado is appreciated for his estheticism and respected for his ideological principles without compromise. He is considered a solid artist that represents an important facet of Mexican art. It is worth noting that José Chávez Morado also directed the Alhóndiga de Granaditas Museum, and in doing so helped to develop an important collection of works from archaeology, history, artistry, photography, drawing, and sculpture. Without a doubt, he has contributed to the richness of culture of the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Biographical information translated from the RoGallery website
José Chávez Morado was a member of the League of Writers and Revolutionary Artists as well as the founder of the Taller de Gráfica Popular. He also participated in the founding of the Salón de Plástica Mexicana. In the larger scope, Chávez Morado is appreciated for his estheticism and respected for his ideological principles without compromise. He is considered a solid artist that represents an important facet of Mexican art. It is worth noting that José Chávez Morado also directed the Alhóndiga de Granaditas Museum, and in doing so helped to develop an important collection of works from archaeology, history, artistry, photography, drawing, and sculpture. Without a doubt, he has contributed to the richness of culture of the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Biographical information translated from the RoGallery website
Extent
6 items (1 box) : 6 prints ; 32 x 24 cm
Abstract
This collection contains 1 folio (6 prints) of woodcuts by José Chávez Morado, each signed in blue ink by the artist. The collection, depicting evening activities and scenarios, was printed under the direction of Augustín Velazquez Chavez in 1936.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number. Oversize box shelved in Big Box location by Pictorial Number.
General
Contact Information
- University of New Mexico
- MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
- Center for Southwest Research
- Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Phone: 505-277-0487
- Fax:
- Email: cswrref@unm.edu
- URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr
- Title
- Finding Aid of the "Vida Nocturna de la Ciudad" Woodcut Prints, 1936
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Lauren Koller
- Date
- ©2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu