Product Description
J. Borges – Bumba-Meu-Boi
Original Signed Brazilian Woodcut Print (Xilogravura)
This original hand-pulled woodcut print by renowned Brazilian artist J. Borges (José Francisco Borges) celebrates one of Brazil's most beloved folk traditions, Bumba-Meu-Boi, a vibrant cultural festival blending folklore, music, dance, and storytelling.
Created in Borges' unmistakable black-and-white woodcut style, the composition features the legendary ceremonial bull adorned with intricate patterns and symbolic motifs. The bold graphic imagery and masterful carving exemplify the rich tradition of Northeastern Brazilian xilogravura (woodcut printmaking), for which J. Borges is internationally recognized.
Bumba-Meu-Boi is a cornerstone of Brazilian popular culture, particularly in the Northeast, where themes of community, celebration, spirituality, and folklore are brought to life through performance and visual art. Borges' interpretation captures the strength, mystery, and symbolic importance of the legendary bull through striking contrasts and expressive design.
Hand-pulled, signed, and numbered by the artist, this print is presented in excellent condition and comes with provenance from Brazil.
Artwork Details
Artist: J. Borges (José Francisco Borges)
Title: Bumba-Meu-Boi
Date: Contemporary edition
Medium: Hand-pulled woodcut print (Xilogravura)
Technique: Traditional relief printmaking
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil
Country of Origin: Brazil
Color: Black and White
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Acquired in Brazil
Unframed
An exceptional example of Brazilian folk art and a highly collectible work by one of Latin America's most celebrated printmakers.
