Discover Francisco Zuniga's profound 1974 mixed-media work "El Umbral (The Threshold)," a masterful example of Latin American Folk Art and Expressionist tradition that captures the symbolic passage between different states of being through innovative printmaking techniques. This signed and numbered lithograph and screenprint on handmade Amate paper transforms the architectural concept of a threshold into a meditation on life's transitions and spiritual passages, rendered with Zuniga's characteristic depth of meaning and mastery of traditional Mexican paper-making techniques. The piece demonstrates the artist's exceptional ability to combine ancient materials with contemporary artistic vision while showcasing his deep understanding of Mexican cultural symbolism and the significance of doorways in indigenous traditions. Beautifully framed and ready to display, this unique work represents a significant example of 1970s Latin American mixed-media art and Zuniga's exploration of transitional themes.
