Sweat of Blood

1943

Leopoldo Méndez

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Leopoldo Méndez

Artist, Mexican, 1902 - 1969

The image is a black and white woodcut print showing an upper body view of a person. The face is depicted with elongated features and the person is positioned with their head slightly tilted upward. They have a solemn expression, large eyes, and a subtly downturned mouth. The person is wearing a long robe with drapery and a head covering, possibly a part of a religious habit covering the hair. Their hands are visible, palms facing slightly outward. The background is plain, with the name "Mincho" signed at the bottom right.
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This is a photograph of a collection of prints. The cover features the title "25 PRINTS of LEOPOLDO MENDEZ PUBLISHED by LA ESTAMPA MEXICANA MEXICO 1943" in bold black text against a brown background. Below the title, there is an illustration of a person working on an engraving printing press. The cover likely introduces a portfolio of printed artworks by the artist Leopoldo Mendez, published by La Estampa Mexicana in 1943. A red ribbon fastens the edges of the cover.

25 Prints of Leopoldo Mendez

Leopoldo Méndez

1943

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a group of people gathered around a long table. The figures are seated closely together with varied expressions. One figure is shown carrying a large basket of bread. The setting includes architectural elements and a smaller depiction suggestive of a narrative moment. The drawing features high contrast with bold lines and dark shading.

Dreams of Paupers

Leopoldo Méndez

1943

The image contains jagged and angular lines, forming an abstract scene with movement. The figures suggest the shapes of people on horseback, with intersecting limbs and bodies. The strokes and angles hint at hats and banners, evoking a sense of a procession or march. The interplay of dark and light lines imitates the energy of historical events.

Horsemen

Leopoldo Méndez

1943

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Wikidata ID

Q65023004

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