A portfolio of five original linoleum cuts by Leopoldo Méndez. Like other Méndez portfolios, these images were created for use in the credits of related movies with similar titles. For two of the images, alternative versions were created. Of the five prints in this portfolio, four are held in the collection. 1950

 

Title: Untitled (Pledging support) Date: 1950 Medium: Linoleum cut Edition: Edition for portfolio not indicated in any references, print not individually editioned. Inscriptions/Annotations: signed and dated by the artist at LR "Méndez 1950." Paper/impression quality: Excellent impression on good quality paper. Image dimensions: 12.0" x 16.5" Sheet dimensions: 17.5" x 21.5" Prignitz number:This portfolio is not listed in Prignitz. Reference: LMadm, 67.
Description: From the Méndez portfolio Un Día de Vida, created as associated works for a movie of the same title. The image depicts a man signing up or pledging support for the cause which will claim his life.