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José Clemente Orozco — ¿Quién sigue? (Who is Next?)
José Clemente Orozco

¿Quién sigue? (Who is Next?)

1931

"¿Quién sigue?" is a powerful oil painting by Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco that exemplifies his commitment to socially conscious art addressing themes of revolution and human suffering. The work depicts figures in a moment of tension and anticipation, characteristic of Orozco's dramatic compositional style and his tendency to explore the psychological dimensions of conflict. Painted during Mexico's post revolutionary period, the work reflects the artist's deep engagement with the struggles of the Mexican people and his belief in art's capacity to provoke social commentary.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 20, 2024

Lot 58

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José Clemente Orozco, ¿Quién sigue? (Who is Next?), 1931

"¿Quién sigue?" is a powerful oil painting by Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco that exemplifies his commitment to socially conscious art addressing themes of revolution and human suffering. The work depicts figures in a moment of tension and anticipation, characteristic of Orozco's dramatic compositional style and his tendency to explore the psychological dimensions of conflict. Painted during Mexico's post revolutionary period, the work reflects the artist's deep engagement with the struggles of the Mexican people and his belief in art's capacity to provoke social commentary.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1931
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Revolutionary Themes, 20th Century, Large-scale mural, Mexican Artist, Death and Violence, Dark And Ominous, Political Commentary, Fresco, Muralism, Social Realism

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