Pastoral Scenes
The Valley of Mexico from the Santa Isabel Mountain Range
José María Velasco Gómez Obregón
A magnificent nineteenth-century landscape offering a sweeping panoramic view of the Valley of Mexico.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
Old World Portraits
Christopher Columbus at the Court of the Catholic Monarchs
Juan Cordero de Hoyos
A masterful 19th-century historical scene capturing Christopher Columbus before the Spanish royal court in rich, academic detail.
Old World Portraits
Dweller in the Cordillera
Francisco Laso
A striking 19th-century portrait of an Andean dweller holding a ceremonial ceramic vessel.
Equestrian & Animals
The Overseers
Prilidiano Pueyrredón
A striking 19th-century scene of Argentine gauchos on horseback in the expansive pampas.