EL GATO SIN BOTAS

Mexican One Sheet (27.5" x 37" )
Fine- on Linen; Artwork by Ernesto Garcia "Chango" Cabral
ANA, 1957

Mexican cartoonist and painter Ernesto Garcia Cabral (nicknamed Chango) lends his impressive artistic skills to this poster. He earned quite a name for himself in Mexico, courtesy of his stylized political cartoons and illustrations. A very social gentleman, the artist knew famous personalities such as Dolores del Rio, Charles Lindbergh, and Walt Disney. Cabral's incredible work is on full display with this country of origin one sheet.

This Mexican one sheet has significant sun fading.

El gato sin botas ("Puss Without Boots" is a 1957 film directed by Fernando Cortes, and stars German Valdes and Martha Valdes. A cowardly man falls in love with an actress and travels to Mexico City to locate her while he endures multiple exciting adventures.

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