This American Rural Fantasy by Regional Artist Roger Medearis Is Up for Auction
Roger Medearis based the painting, expected to sell for $60,000, on the lyrics of the American folk classic 'Big Rock Candy Mountain.'
José Clemente Orozco
José Clemente Orozco, born in Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico in 1883, was a prominent Mexican muralist and painter. He studied at the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico City. Orozco's early career was marked by his involvement in the Mexican Muralism movement alongside Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. His murals often depict powerful social and political themes, focusing on human suffering and revolutionary struggles. Notable works include "The Epic of American Civilization" at Dartmouth College and "Prometheus" at Pomona College. Orozco's art is characterized by its bold lines and dramatic compositions. He passed away in 1949, leaving a lasting legacy in Mexican art. Read more about Arts.
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