DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS (1896 – 1974) DAMA NEGRA 1937-1945 (Williams 8) Transfer lithograph, signed and no. 38-EE/50 and dated 1945. 13 5/8 x 19 3/16”.
Very large full margins,, sheet 29 x 21 ½”. Stamped lower sheet edge “Original Lithograph”
It is difficult to determine the various editions of Siqueiros’ prints. He would often reprint
small editions of his early prints over time. Some of these were transfer lithographs in reverse
and slightly smaller. These are sometimes numbered E/E “Edicion Especial”.
Reba Williams discusses the problems with identifying editions in her catalog “Mexican Prints
From the Collection of Reba and Dave Williams” page 88. She mentions an Dama Negra in an “EE” edition
in reverse variously dated 1942, 1956 and 1945 as here. A repair lower left margin and small skinned mark lower
right margin. Small repaired abrasion lower image. Watermark: ANCne MANUFre CANSON and MONTGOLFIER VIDALON-LES-ANNONAY
African American, Black, Mexican, TGP
