This 1970 poster by Lorenzo Homar was designed for an exhibition honoring José Campeche, Puerto Rico’s most important colonial-era painter. Campeche, active in the late 18th century, is considered the first major Puerto Rican visual artist—a master of portraiture, religious iconography, and neoclassical composition. The exhibition, held at the historic Convento de Santo Domingo, celebrated his artistic legacy in the context of rebuilding national pride during the cultural renaissance of the mid-20th century.
Homar’s design transforms Campeche’s studio into a theatrical stage, enveloped in rich purples and blues. The setting pays tribute to art-making as ritual, while the checkerboard floor and easel nod to Campeche’s meticulous realism. Homar’s modern graphic interpretation bridges colonial art history with Puerto Rico’s modern design heritage.
This 1970 poster by Lorenzo Homar was designed for an exhibition honoring José Campeche, Puerto Rico’s most important colonial-era painter. Campeche, active in the late 18th century, is considered the first major Puerto Rican visual artist—a master of portraiture, religious iconography, and neoclassical composition. The exhibition, held at the historic Convento de Santo Domingo, celebrated his artistic legacy in the context of rebuilding national pride during the cultural renaissance of the mid-20th century.
Homar’s design transforms Campeche’s studio into a theatrical stage, enveloped in rich purples and blues. The setting pays tribute to art-making as ritual, while the checkerboard floor and easel nod to Campeche’s meticulous realism. Homar’s modern graphic interpretation bridges colonial art history with Puerto Rico’s modern design heritage.
!! Print has tropical foxing patina on edges !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 4/5
Career: Blue Chip Artist
Print Age: 55
Size: 25 x 19 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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