Jose Maria Velasco
1840–1912 · Mexican · 30 artworks
RealismRomanticismImpressionismDetailed botanical and geological renderingAtmospheric perspectivePanoramic compositionScientific observationUse of light to create mood
artist bio
José María Velasco was a prominent Mexican landscape painter of the 19th century. He is best known for his panoramic depictions of the Valley of Mexico, which capture the grandeur and beauty of the Mexican landscape while also reflecting scientific observation and national pride.
what you'll learn
Studying Velasco's work allows students to understand the fusion of art and science in landscape painting, as well as the use of perspective and atmospheric effects to create depth and convey a sense of national identity. Students can learn to analyze how artists use landscape to communicate cultural and historical narratives.
related: Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole
30 artworks
Valle de México desde el Molino del Rey
1898
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Valle de México desde el Tapeyac
1901
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Volcán de Orizaba desde la Hacienda de San Miguelito
1892
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Los volcanes Popocatépetl e Iztaccíhuatl a la puesta del sol
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Patio del ex convento de San Augustin
1860
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Valle de México desde el cerro de Tepeyac
1894
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Valle de Mexico
1910
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Popocatépetl e Iztaccihuatl
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Vistas del Valle de México
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Vista de la ciudad de Tlaxcala
1874
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Valle de México tomado desde el cerro de Chapultepec
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Ahuehuete de la Noche Triste
1885
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Valle de México desde el Tepeyac
1906
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Mar Atlántico
1889
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Vista de la ciudad y valle grande de Oaxaca
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El Popocatépetl y el Iztaccíhuatl
1895
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Vista de Mitla
1888
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El Popocatépetl y el Iztaccíhuatl desde el lago de Chalco
1882
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Cardón
1887
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Vista de la fárica de hilados La Carolina
1880
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Río de San Ángel
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Árbol de la Noche Triste
1910
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Pirámide del Sol
1878
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Retrato de Juan Sánchez Armas
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Camino a Chalco con los volcanes
1891
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Ahuehuetes de Chapultepec
1872
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Vista de los volcanes
1887
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Valle de México desde las lomas de Tacubaya
1876
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Valle de México desde el cerro de Santa Isabel
1883
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Árboles del pirú del Tepeyac
1905
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