This powerful work by the acclaimed Guatemalan-Mexican artist Rina Lazo (1923–2019) is a definitive example of her contribution to Mexican Modernism. Known for her monumental murals and her deep connection to the Taller de Gráfica Popular, Lazo captures a universal theme of maternal protection through a lens of social realism.

The composition centers on a seated woman in a rebozo, her features rendered with a stoic, contemplative intensity that reflects the artist’s mastery of human expression. The use of heavy contrast and geometric shadows across the bench and floor highlights Lazo's background in muralism, where form and structure command space. This print—retaining the raw, gestural quality of a charcoal study—beautifully preserves the artist’s original hand and her preoccupation with the lives and dignity of the people.

Specifications

• Artist: Rina Lazo (1923–2019)

• Title: Maternidad

• Medium: Fine art print (Studio Study/Lithograph)

• Dimensions: 18 x 12 inches

• Signature: Signed "LAZO" in the plate, lower right

• Style: Mexican Modernism / Social Realism

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; features original perforated margins at the top.

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