Demetrio Llorden 12 Iglesias Mexico Colonial Complete Portfolio 1980

Description

This portfolio titled "12 Iglesias Mexico Colonial" contains 12 offsets of original drawings created by the artist Demetrio Llorden printed on heavy paper. Published around 1980 by Ital Arte, this collection focuses on the churches of colonial Mexico. It also includes a prologue written by Manuel Montes de Oca.

Demetrio Llorden Fernández was born in Nerva, province of Huelva, Spain, on June 22, 1904. He was a Spanish-born draftsman, illustrator, and painter whose professional life was mainly developed in Mexico. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the General Union of Workers (UGT), Llorden fled Spain during the Spanish Civil War and went into exile in Mexico in the mid-1940s. There, he began his artistic career and became a prominent exponent of watercolor and illustration. His work is characterized by its social realism and its commitment to social justice. He often portrayed the daily lives of workers and the popular classes, as well as the effects of poverty and inequality. During his time in Mexico, he collaborated with Editorial Novaro, creating covers for various publications of the company. Some of the headers he illustrated include Fantomas and Vidas Ejemplares. Llorden left a vast artistic production that included charcoal, pastel, watercolors, and oils. His skill and sensitivity allowed him to paint landscapes and flowers with firmness and style. He was awarded on several occasions, receiving recognition from important institutions such as Bellas Artes and the Instituto de Cultura Hispano Mexicana. He died in Acapulco on August 4, 1959. The work of Demetrio Llorden is an artistic legacy that combines his Spanish origin with his love for Mexico, and his contribution continues to be appreciated by art lovers.

Key features:
Theme: The illustrations depict historical churches from the colonial era in Mexico.
Origin: Created by the Spanish artist Demetrio Llorden.
Publication: Published by Ital Arte around 1980.
Content: The portfolio contains 12 offsets of the original drawings.
Prologue: The prologue was written by Manuel Montes de Oca.

List of drawings:

1 Miguel Lerdo de Tejada Library. Former Oratory of San Felipe Neri from the 18th century in Baroque style (Mexico City).
2 The Cathedral. Construction began in the 17th century and was completed in the 18th century in a Mixed-Neo-Classical style (Mexico City).
3 San Francisco. From the 17th century in Plateresque style, Chilpan (State of Mexico).
4 La Concepción. From the 18th century in Baroque style (Mexico City).
5 La Candelaria. From the 17th century in Plateresque style, Santa María Cuautepec (State of Mexico).
6 Convent of Carmen. From the 17th century in Plateresque style (Mexico City).
7 San Antonio Coyoacan. From the 16th century in Plateresque style (Mexico City).
8 San Diego de Tacubaya. From the 17th century in Baroque style (Mexico City).
9 Santo Domingo. From the 17th century in Baroque style (Mexico City).
10 San Juan de Dios. From the 18th century in Baroque style (Mexico City).
11 Santa Veracruz. From the 18th century in Baroque style (Mexico City).
12 (Cover) Tepozotlán. From the 17th century in Baroque style.

This work is valuable for both collectors and lovers of Mexican colonial art. A unique opportunity to acquire a historical piece!