"Vida Nocturna de la Ciudad" Woodcut Prints, 1936

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"Vida Nocturna de la Ciudad" Woodcut Prints, 1936

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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.

1 box containing 6 woodcut prints (32 x 24 cm)

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Chávez Morado, José 1909-2002

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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 Revolutio...