Posada's prints as photomechanical artefacts

Author

Gretton, Thomas

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Print quarterly. 1992, Num. 4, Vol. 9, 334-356, 26 ill.

ISSN

0265-8305

Abstract (en)

Argues that Posada, rather than making his printing plates entirely by hand as was previously believed, made considerable use of photomechanical processes. Uses detailed analysis of the surviving metal plates from some of Posada's works to demonstrate that the quality of line could not have been made through engraving, but had to result from photo-etching based on scraperboard originals. Supports this assertion with reference to the very large number of works produced by the artist, noting that such productivity would have been impossible if he had in fact engraved all his plates. Concludes by discussing the relationship between the printmaker and the publisher with whom he worked, Antonio Vanegas Arroyo, whose choice of cheap paper and frequent reuse of cracked and broken plates enhanced the "old-fashioned" look of Posada's prints.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Pictorial arts -- Prints and illustration -- Mexico
• Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913
• Prints
• Mexico
• 1900-2000
• Technique
• Vanegas Arroyo, Antonio, 1852-1917
• Printing
• Printing plates

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Estampe et illustration -- Mexique
• Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913
• Estampe
• Mexique
• 1900-2000
• Technique
• Vanegas Arroyo, Antonio, 1852-1917
• Imprimerie
• Plaque de gravure

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19930701-00370119

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