Description

This striking original serigraph by noted Puerto Rican graphic artist Héctor Dávila commemorates the 200th anniversary of the founding of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Created in 1973, the poster is a quintessential example of the mid-century Puerto Rican printmaking tradition, characterized by bold blocks of color, stylized typography, and a deep focus on national identity and architectural heritage.

The composition features the iconic bell tower of the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción set against the lush, emerald peaks of the Cordillera Central. Dávila expertly utilizes a rich palette of deep blues, olive greens, and ochre, capturing the tropical light and mountainous landscape of the region. The typography elegantly frames the central image, noting the town's original historical name, "Cayey de Muesas," and the bicentennial dates of 1773–1973.

The piece is hand-signed and dated ('73) in the lower right corner within the plate. This is an essential acquisition for collectors of Caribbean art, Taller de Artes Gráficas style prints, or Puerto Rican historical memorabilia.

Specifications

• Artist: Héctor Dávila

• Title: Bicentenario de Cayey de Muesas (1773–1973)

• Medium: Original Color Serigraph (Silk-screen) on paper

• Date: 1973

• Origin: Puerto Rico

• Condition: Good vintage condition. Shows vibrant ink saturation. Minor age-appropriate foxing/spotting visible in the margins and light toning to the paper, consistent with age and Caribbean origin.

• Dimensions: H:26in W:20in 

Keywords: Héctor Dávila, Puerto Rican Art, Serigraph, Silk-screen Poster, Cayey de Muesas, Bicentennial, 1973, Caribbean Graphic Arts, Latin American Printmaking, Taller de Artes Gráficas, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Puerto Rican Heritage, Collectible Posters, Mid-Century Graphics.