About the artwork
This engraving depicts a kind of demonstration. An elegantly dressed man stands in the middle of the scene, surrounded by more modestly dressed people brandishing all manner of objects and threatening him. The title of the engraving "The Hunger War" confirms the subject of this narrative scene. It may be an illustration of a folk tale, or it may simply be a narrative scene, typical of José Francisco Borges' work.
Expert opinion
This work is characteristic of José Francisco Borges' work in terms of style, folklore and narrative.
About the artist
Born in 1935 in Bezerros and dying in 2024 in the same city, José Francisco Borges, known as J. Borges, was a Brazilian artist and poet, specializing in xylography and the production of folhetos (cordel literature). He began his career as a farmer before turning to Brazilian folk art. He made a name for himself in the 1960s with his work as a wood engraver and illustrator of "cordel", popular poetry booklets sold in the markets of northeastern Brazil. His works are marked by simple yet powerful narrative scenes, inspired by folklore, religion and everyday life. His work, initially intended to illustrate cordel booklets, was soon recognized as an artistic expression in its own right. José Francisco Borges has exhibited in prestigious museums, such as the Louvre, as part of exhibitions on folk art, and has taken part in numerous international biennials, including the Sao Paulo Biennial.
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