Equestrian & Animals
Independence or Death
Pedro Américo
This monumental historical painting captures a dramatic moment of national declaration with masterful equestrian detail and a sweeping panoramic perspective.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
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.
Old World Portraits
Miranda in La Carraca
Arturo Michelena
A poignant and masterfully executed portrait of the Venezuelan revolutionary Francisco de Miranda in his final days of imprisonment.
Moody Landscapes
The Metlac Ravine
José María Velasco Gómez Obregón
A dramatic 19th-century landscape capturing the harmony of industrial progress and the untamed grandeur of the Mexican highlands.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Death of Arturo Prat on the Deck of the Huáscar
Thomas Somerscales
A dramatic 19th-century maritime painting capturing a pivotal moment of naval heroism amidst the atmosphere of battle.