Bidspirit auction | ALFREDO ZALCE - HENEQUEN PLANT,

ALFREDO ZALCE - HENEQUEN PLANT, YUCATÁN WORKS LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER - Alfredo Zalce was born on January 12, 1908 in Patzcuaro, Michoacan. From 1924-29 he studied at San Carlos Academy then in 1931 he studied at the Escuela de Talla Directa and learned lithography with Carlos Mérida. After having founded the Escuela de Pintura y Escultura in Taxco in 1930, he was a member of the LEAR (1933-37) and a co-founder, with Mendez, O'Higgins and Arenal of the famous TGP. During his ten years there (1937-47) he produced many prints addressing social, political and economic issues. His works have been included in important shows like ”Twenty Centuries of Mexican Art”, 1940 (MoMA, New York); ”Contemporary Mexican Art” in 1958 (Lilly, Lyon & Toulouse, France); ”Images of Mexico”, 1987 (Dallas Museum of Art); and ”50 Años del Taller de Gráfica Popular” also in 1987 (Palace of Fine Arts). Source: Ask Art Dimensions Frame size: 15 3/4 x 18 1/4 in. Image size: in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition. Signs of age and wear. Toning around the edges. The frame has a few scratches. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.