Box 1

Scope and Content From the Collection: 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.