Mural Study

Datefirst half 20th century

Maker Jose Clemente Orozco Mexican, 1883-1949

Label TextOrozco was best known for murals he painted in Mexico and the United States. During his adolescence, Orozco lost his left hand in an explosion that also damaged his sight and hearing. As a result of these diabilites, the artist felt strong empathy for people subject to any kind of hardship. This affinity for others' struggle gives Orozco's figures a sense of dignity even while their pain is fully exposed.

Object number44.617

Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "The Art of Protest" April 27, 2000 - January 21, 2001 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Arte Grafica, Mexican Prints and Photographs", July 14, 1994 - October, 1994 (07/14/1994 - 10/09/1994) Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Musuem, "Five Installations on the Fourth Floor: Unpretty Pictures", June 26, 1997, (6/26/1997)

Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions11 15/16 x 10 1/8 in. (30.4 x 25.7 cm) Overall h.: 40.3 cm Overall w.: 28.7 cm

MediumLithograph