Artist
Leopoldo Méndez(Mexican, 1903–1969)Mexican, 1903–1969
CultureMexican
Titles
- El Piñata (The Piñata)
- Political Piñata (Piñata politica)
Date1936
PlaceMexico
MediumWoodcut on laid paper
DimensionsBlock: 11 3/8 × 8 5/8 in. (28.9 × 21.9 cm)
Sheet: 13 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (34.9 × 31.8 cm)
Sheet: 13 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (34.9 × 31.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank Ribelin
Object number2007.66
Non exposé
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Signed in graphite, below block, right: Méndez
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Recto: Signed in graphite, below block, right: Méndez
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Leopoldo Méndez
printed 1948
Woodcut, edition 133/150
56.28.2