Jose Maria Velasco (1840-1912 : National Homage)

This handsome two-volume boxed set celebrating the life and work of Mexico's most renowned landscape painter is now available at a reduced price. Born in Temascalcingo in 1840, Velasco studied painting and drawing from an early age, and in 1877 was appointed landscape professor at the National School of Fine Arts.Velasco's work was exhibited internationally during his lifetime: in Madrid in 1892 for the Historical Americana Exhibition, and in 1893 in Chicago at the Universal Columbian Exhibition. His paintings and drawings are now in major collections throughout the world.This lavishly illustrated biography was awarded the 1993 George Wittenborn Memorial Award for publishing excellence from the Art Library Society of North America.Altamirano-Piolle, Maria E. is the author of 'Jose Maria Velasco (1840-1912 : National Homage)' with ISBN 9780826316097 and ISBN 0826316093.