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Jose Clemente Orozco (1883-1949) was a Mexican painter and muralist who became known for his powerful and often politically charged work. Orozco's murals, like those seen in the images, are characterized by their starkly graphic style, strong lines, and somber palette, often depicting scenes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class. He is considered one of the "Big Three" Mexican muralists, alongside Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros, who used art to promote a sense of national identity and social change in Mexico during the early 20th century. Orozco's work often reflected his critical views on the political and social landscape of his time, resulting in his powerful and thought-provoking murals.
Born
November 23, 1883
Birth place
Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico
Died
September 7, 1949
Death place
Mexico City, Mexico
La Conquete
Jose Clemente Orozco
Artwork
The great mexican revolutionary law and the freedom of ...
Jose Clemente Orozco
1949
Father Hidalgo
Jose Clemente Orozco
1949
El Brujo (The Sorcerer)
Jose Clemente Orozco
1946
Clowns (Payasos)
Jose Clemente Orozco
1944
The Clowns of War Arguing in Hell
Jose Clemente Orozco
1944
Advance
Jose Clemente Orozco
1940
Dive Bomber and Tank
Jose Clemente Orozco
1940
Wheel
Jose Clemente Orozco
1939
Ceiling mural of Hospicio Cabanas
Jose Clemente Orozco
1939
Man of Fire
Jose Clemente Orozco
1939
Machines (Máquinas)
Jose Clemente Orozco
1935
Panel 2. Snake and Spears - The Epic of American Civili...
Jose Clemente Orozco
1934
Panel 18. Modern Human Sacrifice - The Epic of American...
Jose Clemente Orozco
1934
Panel 7. Departure of Quetzalcoatl - The Epic of Americ...
Jose Clemente Orozco
1934