Old Mexico David Lubbers Photogravure Prospectus Brochure Ephemera
$ 7.92
Description
Old Mexico David Lubbers Photogravure Prospectus Brochure Ephemera. This is not the gravure portfolio itself, but the scarce advertising and informational foldout produced to promote the limited edition publication of ten hand-pulled photogravure prints by David Lubbers. Original promotional prospectus / foldout brochure for “Old Mexico: Photographs by David Lubbers,” issued by Portfolio Editions. This is not the gravure portfolio itself, but the scarce advertising and informational foldout produced to promote the limited edition publication of ten hand-pulled photogravure prints by David Lubbers. The folded prospectus features: * Cover illustration and title * Interior reproductions of the ten gravure images * Detailed text discussing the photogravure process * Artist biography and statement * Information about master printer Jon Goodman * Edition limitation and original pricing structure * Original Portfolio Editions contact information The brochure documents an edition of only 75 portfolios and references the traditional hand-pulled intaglio gravure process used to create the prints. Subjects illustrated include: * Monastery, Cuilipan * Altar, Oaxaca * Arch, Campeché * San Xavier del Bac * Santa Ana del Valle * Other Mexican architectural and devotional scenes Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with light handling wear, soft corner wear, and mild age toning. Fold lines as issued. No major tears or missing panels noted. Please review photos carefully for exact condition. An attractive piece of late 20th century photography ephemera documenting the revival of traditional photogravure printing and Southwest/Mexican fine art photography. History / Bio: David Lubbers is known for large-format black-and-white photography centered on architecture, sacred spaces, erosion, and landscape imagery of the American Southwest and Mexico. The prospectus references master gravure printer Jon Goodman, whose work helped revive traditional photogravure processes in the late 20th century. The text also mentions photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, Paul Strand, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Kurt Markus in connection with gravure printmaking traditions. Search keywords: David Lubbers, Old Mexico, photogravure prospectus, photography ephemera, Portfolio Editions, gravure brochure, foldout catalog, fine art photography brochure, Mexican architecture photography, Southwest photography ephemera, Jon Goodman, intaglio printing, gravure printing, Robert Mapplethorpe, Paul Strand, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, collectible photography material, artist prospectus, vintage photography brochure
