El carrusel

Date: 1949

Medium: Linocut

Dimensions (cm.): 30.6 x 41.8

Alternate titles: Caballitos; Los caballitos; El tiovivo

Published edition: Unknown

Contemporary publication: Titles in film, Pueblerina (dir. Emilio Fernández, 1949)

References: Academia de Artes 1851;  Exposición de Homenaje 560

Cataloging note: The editors have examined an impression, signed and dated 49 in graphite in Méndez’s hand and with embossing of the composition visible on the verso, but with dimensions, 29.6 x 41.5 cm., that are notably smaller than other examined impressions and the original linoleum block. The method by which this impression was produced is not known. 

A high quality offset photomechanical reproduction was included in the portfolio Eight studies by Mexican masters of graphic arts, published by Latin American Research Bureau, N.Y., 1952. The reproduction includes the inscription "A Roberto sinceramente, Leopoldo", printed lower left and Mendez's signature with the date 49, printed lower right. Sheet dimensions are 16 x 20 inches.

Another high quality offset photomechanical reproduction, virtually indistinguishable from the original, was produced by the Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City (a precursor of the Mixografía workshop), circa 1970. Image dimensions are 30.5 x 41.8 cm. A tiny logo of the TGM is printed below the image, lower left.

Catalogue record number: 122