Plate 74: Contribución del pueblo a la Expropiación Petrolera (from the portfolio Estampas de la Revolución Mexicana)

Artist Francisco Mora (Mexican, 1922 - 2002)

Publisher Taller de Gráfica Popular (Mexican, founded 1937)

Dateprinted 1947

Mediumlinocut

ClassificationsGraphic

Credit LineGift of the Don Pierce Estate, 2015

Object number2015.29.105

DescriptionThe contribution of the people when Lázaro Cárdenas announced that oil found in Mexico belonged to the country and not the foreign companies. Top image shows the oil fields with the derricks flying the Mexican Flag. Below image has a city in the background and people in the foreground placing money, sewing machines, etc. on tables.
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Historical text from the accompanying booklet reads as: La expropiación petrolera unió a todo el pueblo de México en torno del presidente Cárdenas. Al llamado del Gobierno para pagar la indemnización a las empresas extranjeras personas de todas las clases sociales, de preferencia las de extracción humilde, donaron sus objetos más amados y valiosos, en forma espontánea y entusiasta, que puso muy en alto el limpio patriotismo de los mexicanos. Alberto Morales Jimenez.

Translation: The Oil Expropriation of 1938 unified the citizens of Mexico around President Cárdenas. Answering the call of the government to pay monetary compensation to foreign companies people of all social classes, particularly those of humble origin spontaneously and enthusiastically donated their most valuable and cherished possessions, exhibiting their incredible patriotism. Translated by Aída Wester, Intern 2017.

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