LEOPOLDO MENDEZ - Wood engraving

Leopoldo Mendez (Mexican, 1902 - 1969). "La Serpiente". Wood engraving. c1943. A proof aside from the edition of 100. Thin cream wove paper. Wide margins. Fine impression. Very good condition; irregularly trimmed margins. Provenance: Estate of Jaled Muyaes, who acquired the print directly from Leopoldo Mendez. Plate 1 from the Mendez portfolio "25 Prints." Illustrated in "Incidentes Melodicos del Mundo Irracional" by Juan de la Cabada (pg.14). Image size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (133 x 133 mm). Sheet size: 9 3/4 x 7 in. (248 x 178 mm). [25759] {K90}