1973 Martí Autor Intelectual Cuban Revolutionary Propaganda Poster by Bachs

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A monumental addition for collectors of mid-century Latin American graphic arts, this is an original 1973 hand-pulled revolutionary political propaganda … Read more A monumental addition for collectors of mid-century Latin American graphic arts, this is an original 1973 hand-pulled revolutionary political propaganda poster produced in Havana, Cuba. Designed by the absolute master of Cuban graphic art, Eduardo Muñoz Bachs (1937–2001), this striking minimalist serigraph was printed in the workshops of the ICAIC (Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1953 Moncada Barracks assault.I

nstead of a traditional portrait, Bachs employs a masterful, organic pop-art approach. The design interprets the distinct profile, mustache, and brow of Cuban intellectual hero José Martí using fluid, layered shapes of azure, cobalt, and cyan blue set against a deep cream background. Bold typography at the base anchors the design with the historic title: "MARTI AUTOR INTELECTUAL". This is a legendary specimen of 1970s post-revolutionary graphic design that seamlessly balances conceptual fine art with political messaging.

Reflecting the historical material shortages of 1970s Cuba, this print is hand-pulled using rich, heavy oil-based screenprinting inks on characteristic ultra-thin paper stock. Over the decades, these dense pigments have saturated the fibers to create a distinct ink bleed-through profile beautifully visible from the back—serving as the undisputed hallmark of an authentic, early workshop 1st-edition Cuban print.

Artist: Eduardo Muñoz Bachs (Cuban, 1937–2001)
Workshop: ICAIC (Havana, Cuba)
Year of Print: 1973
Medium: Original Hand-Pulled Serigraph / Silkscreen
Dimensions: 30" x 20" (76.2 × 50.8 cm)

Condition: Fair vintage condition.
Unframed. This poster shows notable signs of age and wear on its authentic, porous paper stock. The top white margin features multiple vertical tears, with the largest extending slightly into the top edge of the black background block. The side margins show continuous handling ripples, minor creases, and small edge nicks typical of a poster that has been handled over the decades. The central artwork area remains exceptionally vibrant and impactful. These margin defects can be easily stabilized, hidden, or minimized by a professional framer using archival matting. Ships rolled.

See the digitally staged photo mock-up of this piece in an elegant room for inspiration. While generated to mimic general room proportions, it is not an exact mathematical blueprint. Buyers must verify exact fit using the written dimensions listed below before purchasing. Only the item in this listing is for sale.

Dimensions Width: 20 inches Height: 30 inches See less