Loving Horses
Artist: María Izquierdo
Circa: 1940
María Izquierdo, the first Mexican woman to exhibit internationally, brought a distinctive and deeply personal vision to modernist art. In Loving Horses, she captures a tender barnyard scene, where horses are depicted not only as animals of strength but also as symbols of intimacy and companionship. With her warm earth-toned palette and stylized forms, Izquierdo imbues the composition with both rustic familiarity and poetic sensitivity. A pioneer who resisted being overshadowed by her contemporaries Rivera, Kahlo, and Orozco, Izquierdo established her own voice, emphasizing themes of daily life, folklore, and emotional resonance.
Print Details:
Giclee Reproduction of the original artwork
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
María Izquierdo works
Mexican modernism
20th-century Latin American art
Animal studies in modernist style
Warm, rustic decorative interiors
A rare and evocative piece by María Izquierdo, blending strength, tenderness, and modernist design.
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