Alberto Beltrán - Pair of Drawings of a Man Drinking - P2794

This is exactly how an artist takes notes, some rapid sketches and, sometimes, as in this case, written notations as to color of clothing etc. A wonderful window into Beltrán's process. This is how you cast characters for a finished work, how a concept takes shape. Literally. Measures 7 3/4" x 5". Sold as a pair. Purchased from a Mexico City collector who acquired a trove of Alberto Beltrán's drawings and prints from the artist's estate. These pieces give us a wonderful insight into the process (and breadth of interests) of this hitherto somewhat neglected artist,  whose work is only just now coming into prominence. Alberto Beltrán García (born March 22, 1923, Mexico City, d. April 19, 2002, Mexico City) was a Mexican graphic artist and painter known principally for his work with publications such as illustrations and political cartoons but he created a number of murals as well. He was born in the rough neighborhood of Tepito and began drawing for local publishers when he was a teenage