Wedding Greeting Card by Jose Francisco Borges: The Country Bride

The Country Bride greeting card is an iconic Brazilian folk woodblock print by Jose Francisco Borges renowned for his woodcut prints illustrating stories and themes from the cordel folk literature tradition of northeastern Brazil. His work depicts rural life, legends, and social issues with bold imagery, humor, and vibrant colors  where art, folklore, and a touch of Brazilian magic converge in the most delightful way!

Borges was an herb seller, bricklayer, farmhand, carpenter and potter before becoming a poet and woodblock print artist. One of the most celebrated Latin American artists, his work is exhibited in museums around the world.