1866 - 1935

Kratki podatki

  • Top-ranked work: Late Afternoon by the Sea
  • Works on this site: 3
  • Museums on this site: Museo Nacional de Arte
  • Top 3 works:
    • Late Afternoon by the Sea
    • Burgeoning Springs in Autumn
    • Landscape with forest and river
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Nationality: Mexico

A Life of Rebellion and Law

Joaquín Clausell was a Mexican lawyer, political activist, and journalist who became known for his Impressionist paintings of Mexican landscapes and seascapes. Born in Campeche, his early life was marked by a rebellious nature; at age sixteen, a public confrontation with the governor led to his expulsion from school and the state. Seeking a new start, he moved to Mexico City, where he faced extreme poverty while pursuing legal studies. Despite being jailed for his political activities and journalism—including his work with opposition newspapers like El Demócrata—he eventually earned his law degree in 1901.

His political convictions even led him into exile in the United States and Paris. During his time in Paris, he encountered Impressionism, an influence that would later define his artistic output upon his return to Mexico.

Artistic Expression and Legacy

Clausell's painting career consisted of two main periods: the 1900s and the years from 1920 until his death. While his canvas works focused on landscapes and seascapes using oil, watercolor, and even wood or cardboard, he also used the walls of his studio to create a vast array of sketches and paintings. These mural-like works featured diverse themes such as religious icons, nudes, and animals, incorporating elements of Symbolism.

Though he did not consider himself a professional painter and often worked in isolation, his talent was recognized by notable figures like Diego Rivera and Dr. Atl. His landscapes frequently depicted the natural beauty of Mexico, including:

  • The Valley of Mexico
  • Tlalpan
  • Iztacalco and Xochimilco
  • The Pacific Coast

Vprašanja in odgovori

Ali lahko obiščem virtualni muzej del Joaquín Clausell?

3D galerija umetnosti umetnika Joaquín Clausell je stran, ki v virtualni trodimenzionalni galeriji prikazuje umetnikova dela.

Ali obstaja časovni prikaz del umetnika Joaquín Clausell?

Stran Kronologija del umetnika prikazuje dela umetnika Joaquín Clausell razvrščena po datumu, leto za leto.

Ali lahko dela umetnika Joaquín Clausell brskam po barvni paleti?

Stran Po barvnih paletah grupirá dela umetnika Joaquín Clausell po njihovih barvnih paletah.

Kje se je rodil/a Joaquín Clausell in v kateri državi?

Joaquín Clausell se je rodil/a v mestu Campeche v državi Mexico.

Kratki kviz

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which city was Joaquín Clausell born?
Vprašanje 2:
Which art movement did Clausell discover while in Paris?
Vprašanje 3:
What was Clausell's primary profession besides being a painter?
Vprašanje 4:
Which famous Mexican artist described Clausell as a 'painter-poet'?
Vprašanje 5:
What was the nickname given to Clausell due to his work defending the poor in prisons?