1866 - 1935

Základné údaje

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Museums on this site: Museo Nacional de Arte
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Lifespan: 69 years
  • Died: 1935
  • Top 3 works:
    • Late Afternoon by the Sea
    • Burgeoning Springs in Autumn
    • Landscape with forest and river

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

Otázky a odpovede

V akom meste a v ktorej krajine sa narodil/a Joaquín Clausell?

Joaquín Clausell sa narodil v meste Campeche v krajine Mexico.

Existuje chronologický prehľad tvorby umelca Joaquín Clausell?

Kariéra umelca Joaquín Clausell sa na jeho stránke Chronológia odvíja obdobie po období v podobe horizontálnej časovej osi diel, ktoré sú rozdelené do kapitol podľa jednotlivých období jeho tvorby.

Kde môžem vidieť diela umelca Joaquín Clausell v chronologickom poradí?

Pre Joaquín Clausell existuje časová osť diel: stránka Chronológia diel zobrazuje diela usporiadané podľa dátumov ich vytvorenia.

Môžem si prehliadnuť diela umelca Joaquín Clausell podľa použitého média?

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