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450 Años de Lucha: Homenaje al Pueblo Mexicano Portfolio

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-999-021

Scope and Content

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

Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Extent

146 items (1 box) : 146 offset lithographic prints

Abstract

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.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved in Big Box location by Pictorial Number.

Prints Online

Prints from this collection, along with other Taller de Gráfica Popular artists' prints, are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.
Title
Finding Aid of the 450 Años de Lucha: Homenaje al Pueblo Mexicano Portfolio, 1960
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2008
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.
  • 8/9/2021: RMOA import review complete

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