Created for the 100th anniversary of the Partido Autonomista Puertorriqueño, this 1987 poster by Luis Alonso commemorates one of Puerto Rico’s most influential political movements of the 19th century. The autonomist movement, led by figures such as Román Baldorioty de Castro and Luis Muñoz Rivera, sought greater self-governance while remaining within the Spanish Crown. Alonso’s design foregrounds a standing political leader, referencing archival photographs and engravings from the era.
Below, Alonso integrates an image of Puerto Rico’s historic theaters—spaces where political debates, assemblies, and social reforms were often staged. The combination of sketch-like textures and institutional blue gives the poster a documentary tone, turning it into both an artwork and a historical reminder. Issued by the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, this poster reflects the island’s broader efforts of the 1980s to celebrate and preserve political history through public art.
Created for the 100th anniversary of the Partido Autonomista Puertorriqueño, this 1987 poster by Luis Alonso commemorates one of Puerto Rico’s most influential political movements of the 19th century. The autonomist movement, led by figures such as Román Baldorioty de Castro and Luis Muñoz Rivera, sought greater self-governance while remaining within the Spanish Crown. Alonso’s design foregrounds a standing political leader, referencing archival photographs and engravings from the era.
Below, Alonso integrates an image of Puerto Rico’s historic theaters—spaces where political debates, assemblies, and social reforms were often staged. The combination of sketch-like textures and institutional blue gives the poster a documentary tone, turning it into both an artwork and a historical reminder. Issued by the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, this poster reflects the island’s broader efforts of the 1980s to celebrate and preserve political history through public art.
!! Print is in excellent condition !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 5/5
Career: Established Career Artist
Print Age: 38
Size: 25 x 38 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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