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The Benson Latin American Collection

Carmen Lomas Garza Collection, 1972-1974


Descriptive Summary

CreatorGarza, Carmen Lomas
TitleCarmen Lomas Garza Collection
Dates: 1972-1974
AbstractNine etchings and one paper cutout by Mexican American artist and illustrator Carmen Lomas Garza.
OCLC Record No.N/A
Extent10 artworks and 1 magazine article
LanguageSpanish and English
RepositoryBenson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin

Biographical Sketch

Carmen Lomas Garza was born in Kingsville, Texas, in 1948. Inspired by her parent's activism with the American G.I. Forum, Garza joined the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She is a graduate of the Texas Arts & Industry University, Juarez-Lincoln/Antioch Graduate School, and San Francisco State University where she earned her M.A. in 1981. Garza is a recipient of numerous awards and has exhibited her work in galleries and museums across the United States.

Scope and Contents Note

Nine etchings and one paper cutout by Mexican American artist and illustrator Carmen Lomas Garza. Also includes one article about Garza and her work.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Unrestricted.

Use Restrictions

Standard copyright restrictions apply. Requests for duplication or publication must be directed to the artist.

Index Terms

The Carmen Lomas Garza Collection is classified under the following Subject Headings:
Garza, Carmen Lomas
Mexican American art--Pictorial works
Hispanic American art--Pictorial works
Etchings
Cutouts

Related Material

The Benson Latin American Collection also holds published works and video recordings of Ms. Garza. Consult the University of Texas Libraries' on-line catalog for location information.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Cite as: Carmen Lomas Garza Collection, Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin.

Box and Folder Inventory

 

Etchings, 1972-1974
boxfolder
11"Curandera," 1974.
Artist proof; 48.3 x 56.4 cm.
2"Jardín," N.d.
3/10 II; 29.6 x 32 cm.
3"Lotería - Primera Tabla," 1972.
7/8; 38.2 x 41 cm.
4"Lotería - Tabla Llena," N.d. [1972]
4/13 II; 42.6 x 53.7 cm [2 versions]
The 1972 version is a framed copy of this etching held in oversized framed storage.
5"Raspas Con Nieve (Corner of Santa Gertrudes and 9th, Kingsville, Texas," 1972.
1/8; 33.7 x 26.4 cm.
6"Raspas Con Nieve," N.d.
8/10 II; 21.6 x 29.5 cm.
7"Tabla Favorita de Tía Tencha," 1972.
37 x 46 cm.
8Untitled [baby], 1972.
23.5 x 28 cm.


 

Other, 1973, N.d.
boxfolder
21"Jugando Canicas," N.d.
Paper cutout; framed, under glass; 26 x 31 cm.
2"Carmen Lomas Garza: Arte." Magazín: la revista del Mexicano de Tejas 1(9), September 1973.