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.
- 450 years of struggle: homage to the Mexican people
- Aguirre Ignacio, 1900-1990
- Bracho, Angel, 1911-
- Calderón, Celia
- Cuatrocientos Cincuenta Años de Lucha
- Huerta, Elena
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Mexico -- Boundaries -- United States
- Mexico -- Foreign relations -- United States
- Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920
- Mexico -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1810-1821
- Mexico -- Posters
- Mexico -- in art
- Missions, Spanish
- O'Higgins, Pablo, 1904-1983
- Taller de Gráfica Popular (Mexico City, Mexico)
- United States -- Boundaries -- Mexico
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Mexico
- Wood-engraving, Mexican
- 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
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