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""Jose Maria Velasco 1840-1912"" is a book written by Isabel S. Roberts that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the renowned Mexican landscape painter, Jose Maria Velasco. The book covers Velasco's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as one of Mexico's most important painters of the 19th century. The book includes a detailed analysis of Velasco's paintings, focusing on his use of light, color, and composition to capture the natural beauty of Mexico's landscapes. It also explores Velasco's influence on the development of Mexican art and his impact on the broader art world during his time. Throughout the book, Roberts provides historical context and insights into the cultural and political climate of Mexico during Velasco's lifetime. She also includes a wealth of illustrations, including reproductions of Velasco's most famous works, as well as photographs and other archival materials. Overall, ""Jose Maria Velasco 1840-1912"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and art of one of Mexico's most important painters, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Mexican art or the development of landscape painting in the 19th century.Exhibition Organized By The Philadelphia Museum Of Art And The Brooklyn Museum, With The Collaboration Of The Direccion General De Educacion Extra-Escolar Y Estetica, Mexico.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.