Who created "Mexican Landscape"?

Mexican Landscape was created by Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826â1900 in 1883â1884.

When was "Mexican Landscape" created?

This artwork was created 1883â1884.

What medium is "Mexican Landscape"?

Mexican Landscape is landscapes.

Is "Mexican Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Mexican Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mexican Landscape

Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826â1900

1883â1884

Medium

landscapes

Classification

landscapes

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Louis P. Church

Accession Number

1917-4-1223

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Frederic Edwin Church, a leading figure of the Hudson River School, the majestic beauty of a Mexican landscape in this oil painting from 1883–1884. Born in 1826, Church was renowned for his luminous, detailed depictions of nature, often drawing from extensive travels to exotic locales. By his late 50s, afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis, he turned to more intimate, studio-based works like this one, evoking the dramatic vistas that defined his career—from Niagara Falls to the volcanoes of South America. This reflects Church's mastery of luminism, a style emphasizing ethereal light effects and...

Mexican Landscape

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