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María Izquierdo Most Popular Paintings

The 5 artworks by María Izquierdo our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 5 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide María Izquierdo · 1902 – 1955

Living Still Life [Naturaleza Viva] by María Izquierdo

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1947 · Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya · original 80 x 99 cm

Experience the surreal vitality of María Izquierdo's 1947 masterpiece Living Still Life where vibrant Mexican fruits meet a dreamlike landscape, inviting you to bring this evocative piece of art history into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 5 artworks by María Izquierdo
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Untitled

1938 · Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya · original 20 x 26 cm

A dreamlike watercolor capturing horses and dogs peering from a rustic Mexican barn by Maria Izquierdo Rodriguez, blending surrealism with folk art traditions to invite you into a quiet moment of magic.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 5 artworks by María Izquierdo
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Pilgrims, María Izquierdo

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1945 · Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya · original 60 x 75 cm

A dreamlike theatrical scene blending surrealism with Mexican folk art, this 1945 masterpiece by María Izquierdo Rodríguez captures a mystical pilgrimage inviting you to explore its enigmatic beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 5 artworks by María Izquierdo
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Portrait of Tourist（Portrait of Mr. Henri de Chatillon), María Izquierdo

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1940 · Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya · original 160 x 190 cm

Maria Izquierdo’s ‘Portrait of Tourist’ – a vibrant Mexican muralist piece! Explore this 1940 oil painting's surreal landscape & symbolic details. A unique art investment.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 5 artworks by María Izquierdo
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Viernes de Dolores (1945)

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1945 · colección-blaisten, Mexico City · original 76.0 x 60.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 5 artworks by María Izquierdo
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The artist

María Izquierdo

1902 – 1955

Quick facts

Works on APS5
Also known asマリア・イスキエルド, მარია ისკიერდო, Мария Искьердо, Марія Іскєрдо, Maria Izquierdo
Best occasionsconversation
Died1955
Creative periodsmature period
Born1902, San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico
Lifespan53 years
Typical colorsdark

Biography

early life and training

maría izquierdo rodríguez, a pioneering mexican painter, was born on october 30, 1902, in san juan de los lagos, jalisco, mexico. her life's trajectory would eventually lead her to become the first mexican woman to have her artwork exhibited in the united states. this trailblazer committed her life and career to painting art that proudly displayed her mexican roots, holding her own among famous mexican male artists like diego rivera, josé clemente orozco, and david alfaro siqueiros. escuela nacional de bellas artes (academy of fine arts), where she began studying in january 1928, played a pivotal role in shaping her artistic skills. her move to mexico city in the 1920s coincided with a paradigm shift in mexico, which drew her to attend the art academy and explore her growing passion for art.

artistic career

maría izquierdo rodríguez's artistic career was marked by her unique style, which deviated from the dominant mexican muralism movement. she was influenced by various artists, including rufino tamayo, with whom she shared a studio for four years and had a profound impact on her early development as an artist.

her paintings often featured dream-like landscapes and centralized women, drawing inspiration from her childhood in the countryside.
she was celebrated in the 1996 solo exhibition, maría izquierdo 1902-1955, organized by the national museum of mexican art.
her artwork has been recognized for its poetic outlet, rather than a solely political one, which set her apart from other artists of her time.

legacy and rediscovery

maría izquierdo rodríguez's place in the history of 20th-century mexican art was solidified with a 1997 retrospective at the americas society in new york. her artwork can be found in various collections, including the colección andrés blaisten (mexico), which showcases her unique style and contribution to latin american art. important links: * maría izquierdo rodríguez | WahooArt.com * maría izquierdo (artist) - wikipedia

conclusion

maría izquierdo rodríguez's life and career serve as a testament to her trailblazing spirit in the mexican art world. her unique style, which blended elements of surrealism and folk art, has left an indelible mark on the history of latin american art. as we continue to rediscover and celebrate her work, we honor her legacy as a pioneering female artist who dared to challenge the status quo.

Questions & Answers

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By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 1, 2026

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