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José Clemente Orozco
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Fan account of José Clemente Orozco, a Mexican caricaturist and painter, known for his political murals that established Mexican muralism.
1883-1949
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Man of Fire https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/man-of-fire-1939
"Man of Fire," located in the Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a powerful fresco by José Clemente Orozco, celebrated for its dynamic depiction of human struggle and transformation. The central figure, engulfed in flames, symbolizes rebirth and the enduring spirit of resistance, showcasing Orozco's mastery of dramatic compositions and social commentary.
November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Three Generations (Tres generaciones) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/77136
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Panel 11. Machine Totems - The Epic of American Civilization https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/panel-11-machine-totems-the-epic-of-american-civilization-1934
This panel from José Clemente Orozco's "The Epic of American Civilization" series, titled "Machine Totems," showcases a powerful commentary on industrialization through abstract mechanical forms emerging against a fiery backdrop. Orozco's work often explores themes of technological progress and its impact on society, reflecting both admiration and skepticism.
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Mexican soldiers https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/mexican-soldiers-1928
This artwork by José Clemente Orozco, titled "Mexican Soldiers," features a stark and haunting depiction of soldiers emerging from shadows, conveying the weight of conflict and human struggle. Using dramatic lines and forms, Orozco captures the somber and powerful emotions associated with war, characteristic of his impactful style within the Mexican Muralism movement.
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Zapatista's Marching https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/zapatista-s-marching-1931
"Zapatistas Marching," by José Clemente Orozco, vividly captures the determined stride of peasants and revolutionaries clad in wide-brimmed sombreros, evoking the fervor of the Mexican Revolution. Orozco's dynamic composition and expressive brushwork highlight the unity and strength of the marchers as they advance in solidarity.
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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The White House https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/the-white-house
"The White House" by José Clemente Orozco features three figures shrouded in somber tones, huddled near a stark, symbolic structure that might represent shelter or isolation. Orozco, known for his exploration of human suffering and social justice, captures a sense of despair and resilience in this brooding landscape.
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The great mexican revolutionary law and the freedom of slaves https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/the-great-mexican-revolutionary-law-and-the-freedom-of-slaves-1949
"José Clemente Orozco's mural 'The Great Mexican Revolutionary Law and the Freedom of Slaves' dramatically captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting Miguel Hidalgo signing the abolition of slavery. The energetic composition features bold imagery of liberation and reform, reflecting the intense struggles and aspirations of revolutionary Mexico."
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Farewell https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/farewell-1926
"Farewell" by José Clemente Orozco captures a poignant scene where a man bids goodbye to a seated figure, personifying themes of sacrifice and sorrow through stark imagery. Known for his powerful social and political messages, Orozco's work reflects the complex emotions and struggles of the human condition.
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Entrance of Colegio de San Ildefonso https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/entrance-of-colegio-de-san-ildefonso-1926
The "Entrance of Colegio de San Ildefonso" features a powerful mural by José Clemente Orozco, highlighting themes of struggle and transformation through symbolic imagery of hands and tools. Orozco, known for his significant contributions to Mexican muralism, often depicted the tumultuous social and political changes of the early 20th century.
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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La retaguardia https://collections.artsmia.org/art/42011/
In José Clemente Orozco's "La Retaguardia," a group of figures is depicted moving forward, enveloped in dynamic strokes and shadows, highlighting themes of struggle and social movement. The artwork reflects Orozco's powerful approach to capturing the complexities and emotions of the human condition prevalent in early 20th-century Mexican society.
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Youth https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/youth-1924
"Youth," part of José Clemente Orozco's renowned collection, captures the dynamism and potential of young energy through a powerful, sculptural figure pushing against abstract forms. The mural, characterized by its vigorous lines and monochromatic palette, reflects Orozco's commitment to socially charged and expressive art during Mexico's muralist movement.
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Panel 13. Cortez and the Cross - The Epic of American Civilization https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/panel-13-cortez-and-the-cross-the-epic-of-american-civilization-1934
"Panel 13. Cortez and the Cross - The Epic of American Civilization" by José Clemente Orozco depicts the arrival of Hernán Cortés, symbolizing the conflict and impact of European colonization in the Americas. With a vivid display of destruction and submission, Orozco critiques the profound cultural and human consequences imposed by the conquest.
November 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Catharsis https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/catharsis-1934
"José Clemente Orozco's "Catharsis" vividly depicts the chaos and turmoil of modern civilization, blending images of machinery and human despair in a tumultuous and fiery composition. As part of his exploration of socio-political themes, Orozco uses bold colors and dynamic figures to critique industrialization and its impact on humanity."
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Mexican Pueblo http://www.moma.org/collection/works/77130
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Rear Guard (La Retaguardia) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/77128
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Composition study for Gods of the Modern World http://www.moma.org/collection/works/33762
Gift of Clemente Orozco
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The Subway http://www.moma.org/collection/works/79129
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Hands (Manos) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/62818
Inter-American Fund
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Study for Dive Bomber and Tank http://www.moma.org/collection/works/114837
Latin American and Caribbean Fund through gift of Mr. and Mrs. David Rockefeller and of Agnes Gund; and Richard S. Zeisler Bequest (by exchange)
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Hanged Men from The American Scene, no. 1 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72587
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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The Maguey http://www.moma.org/collection/works/77126
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Panel 5. The Coming of Quetzalcoatl - The Epic of American Civilization https://www.wikiart.org/en/jose-clemente-orozco/panel-5-the-coming-of-quetzalcoatl-the-epic-of-american-civilization-1934
José Clemente Orozco's mural, "The Coming of Quetzalcoatl," depicts the god's influential entrance, blending powerful indigenous symbolism with human figures in dynamic, expressive forms. Part of "The Epic of American Civilization" at Dartmouth College, this panel highlights Orozco's critical view of pre-Columbian and modern civilizations, illustrating themes of creation and destruction.
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Head of Quetzalcoatl (Study for the Dartmouth College Mural, "An Epic of American Civilization") http://www.moma.org/collection/works/33751
Gift of Clemente Orozco
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Mexican Landscape http://www.moma.org/collection/works/77141
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Proletarians http://www.moma.org/collection/works/61631
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Elliot Cohn
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM