Mexican Prints Prints | Met Custom Prints

On view through January 5, Mexican Prints at the Vanguard explores the rich tradition of printmaking in Mexico—from the 18th century to the mid-20th century—through works drawn mainly from the Museum’s collection. Among the early works presented are those by Mexico’s best-known printmaker, José Guadalupe Posada, whose depictions of skeletons engaged in different activities helped establish a global identity for Mexican art.

Carlos Mérida
Two Dancing Men in Costume from Huixquilucan at the Fiesta of the Huehuenches

Diego Rivera
Emiliano Zapata and his Horse, 1932

Gabriel Fernández Ledesma
Poster advertising an exhibition of work by young Mexican artists held in the Retiro Park, Madrid, 1929

Carlos Mérida
A Standing Woman from the State of Chiapas

Everardo Ramírez
Workers supporting calaveras (skeletons) on a beam (prostitute calaveras)

After José Guadalupe Posada
Poster advertising an exhibition of works by José Guadalupe Posada, 1943

Carlos Mérida
A Man from Saltillo in the State of Coahuila

Carlos Mérida
Abstract composition (from the portfolio Motivos)

Unidentified Mexican artist
Poster advertising an exhibition of painting, sculpture, prints, and books at the National Autonomous University of Mexico

José Guadalupe Posada
Skeletons Riding Bicycles, ca. 1895

Gabriel Fernández Ledesma
Poster for an exhibition of student art from nine open air schools, 1929

Carlos Mérida
Two Men in Costume and Wearing Masks from Huixquilucan at the Fiesta of the Huehuenches

Jean Charlot
The Great Builders

Leopoldo Méndez
Calaveras’ symphony concert, 1934

Manuel Manilla
Calavera Tapatia

Carlos Mérida
Two Tehuana Women from the State of Oaxaca

Carlos Mérida
Two Men from Huejotzingo

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