23.11.1883–07.09.1949

José Clemente Orozco

José Clemente Orozco (1883–1949) was a Mexican painter and muralist, recognized as a major innovator in 20th-century monumental painting. He created both genre and monumental works, contributing significantly to Mexican art.

José Clemente Orozco
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José Clemente Orozco was born on November 23, 1883, in Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico. He gained recognition as a painter, draftsman, and muralist. Orozco is regarded as one of the leading innovators of monumental painting in the 20th century. Throughout his career, he worked both in his native country and in the United States. His primary genres included genre painting and monumental painting. Among his notable works is "The Demagogue." José Clemente Orozco died on September 7, 1949, in Mexico City. His nationality and cultural identity are connected to Mexico.

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