Fusilado (alternate version)

Date: 1950

Medium: Linocut

Dimensions (cm.): 29.2 x 41.5

Variants: This is an alternate version of the image used in the end titles of the film Un día de vida (dir. Emilio Fernández, 1950). 

Alternate titles: El fusilado

Published edition: Unknown

Contemporary publication: Although not used in Un día de vida, the image was ultimately used in the opening and end titles of the film Un dorado de Pancho Villa (dir. Emilio Fernández, 1967). 

Principal references: Information to be added

Selected additional references (illustrated): Barajas 2002, 45; Caplow 2017, 207; Carrillo Azpeitia 1984, pl. 83

Selected public collections: Estanquillo (with block); IAGO; MUNAL; NMMA

Related works: Méndez made six linocuts for the title and closing credits for Un día de vida. He also made an intaglio study and revised versions of two of the prints.

Obras relacionadas: Méndez realizó seis linoleografías para los créditos iniciales y finales de Un día de vida. También realizó un estudio grabado en metal y versiones revisadas de dos de los grabados.

Catalogue record number: 136