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Guide to the Taller de Gráfica Popular collection, 1935-1995, bulk 1953-1958

Descriptive Summary

Collection Title:
Taller de Gráfica Popular collection, 1935-1995 , bulk 1953-1958

Collection number:
BANC PIC 1999.039--D

Collector:
Taller de Gráfica Popular (Mexico City, Mexico)

Extent:
945 items (chiefly posters)

Repository:
The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, California 94720-6000

Abstract:
A collection of nearly 1,000 twentieth century graphic artworks produced by Mexico City’s Taller de Gráfica Popular (TGP, Popular Graphic Arts Workshop). Works are primarily monochrome relief prints in the form of posters, volantes, and portfolio editions, but also included are illustrations, "calaveras” and "calacas” series booklets, exhibit catalogs, and some working drawings.

Languages represented:
Collection materials are in Spanish

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.