Eduardo Vera Cortes 1975 silkscreen "Felicidades" Puerto Rico Art Latin America

Description: This 1975 vintage silkscreen by Eduardo Vera Cortes is in good to fair condition. It is signed on the plate, has never been used, framed or exhibited. It has numerous age spots along the white border and on the white window shutter (See photos). The back has age spots that do not penetrate the front (See photo). It has a 1 7/8 inch tear on the bottom of the white border and an eight inch wide water mark on back of the white border that's undetectable from the front. (See photo). Vera Cortes signed his name on the plate (See photo). BIOGRAPHY: Eduardo Vera Cortés (1926-2006) was an artist, painter, illustrator and sculptor, although he began his working life as a simple cabinetmaker. He pursued his art career by training under Julio Rosado del Valle, Irene Delano, Frank Cervoni, and Félix Bonilla Norat, from whom he learned silkscreen technique. He later studied sculpture under Spaniard Francisco Vázquez Díaz, known always as “Compostela,” at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. He is considered a member of the “Fifties Generation” of Puerto Rican artists. In 1960, he received a scholarship from the Department of Public Education to pursue studies in Mexico, at the Escuela Nacional de las Artes del Libro, the Escuela La Esmeralda (a school within the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes), and the Centro Superior de Artes Aplicadas. He was an illustrator at the Graphic Arts Workshop of the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) until 1990. Very well known among his paintings and sculptures is a series of works on the subject of stray dogs. The dogs are intended as symbols of the marginalization of underprivileged sectors in our society, and are an expression of Vera Cortés’ social conscience. Studies claim that the "Cartel" or poster was created in Puerto Rico when the printing press was imported in 1806. Others maintain that the Puerto Rican poster art began in late 1930's and 40's, when posters were widely used as a means to disseminate government and educational information. The use of posters began declining in the the 80’s. A 1949 law creating the Division of Community Education ( DIVEDCO ) was created to develop a program of adult education in rural and urban areas of Puerto Rico. The Division produced many "carteles" or posters, mostly printed as silkscreens, through which educational and cultural activities were announced. DIVEDCO also generated films (accompanied by posters) and educational messages for the island. PLEASE ask questions before we ship since we DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS or SEND REFUNDS. (P305/B21) Will be shipped in a secure mailing tube.

Price: 175 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-02-05T04:15:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 16 USD