Description: This listing is for “Untitled (Miners), 1962” by Hector Martinez Arteche (Mexican, 1934-2011) pictured above. About this work: A wonderful, early painting by renowned Mexican muralist Hector Martinez Arteche (1934-2011). This work depicts the dramatic descent of a group of miners into a tunnel. The scene is dark, illuminated only by the lamps attached to the helmets of the two figures in the foreground. Arteche lines up the figures like marching soldiers, underscoring the dangers of working in the mines. Arteche followed the tradition of the previous generation of Mexican muralists, including José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Diego Rivera. He was also a follower of Frida Kahlo, who frequently visited his workshop, which he opened with José Chávez Morado, Héctor Cruz, and Héctor Anaya. The work is oil on canvas and is signed/inscribed in the lower right “Hector Martinez Arteche Cananea, Son. 1962”. It is housed in an appropriate floating frame. Size: 35.75 inches tall by 24 inches wide (painting) 37 inches tall by 25.25 inches wide (frame) Provenance: Private collection; Acquired from the above About the artist: Héctor Martínez Arteche (1934-2011) was a Mexican painter and muralist. Born in Mexico City, Arteche spent most of his life in the state of Sonora. Most of his mural work can be seen in Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregón and Navojoa, totalling more than 4,000 square meters (~43,000 sq ft). These include Energía, evolución y movimiento, La evolución mística del hombre venado, El universo del hombre, El pueblo de Cajeme and Comunicación I. In addition to this artwork, he also had a long teaching career, which began at the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas at UNAM. Arteche's work has received numerous awards throughout his career, and he was honored by the city of Cajeme for his artistic and teaching work in 2002. Additionally, he was honored as the Creador Emérito for 2008–2009 for the Region Sur de Sonora. Beyond his well-known public murals, Arteche’s work can also be found in several important institutional and private collections around the world. Condition: Good overall condition. Scattered minor surface abrasions. Edge wear. Frame with wear commensurate with age and handling. It is ready to be displayed and enjoyed! This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available. International buyers - please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs. I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire before it is sold! Feel free to ask any questions.
Price: 2400 USD
Location: Morrisville, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-21T14:00:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: Large
Artist: Hector Martinez Arteche (Mexican, 1934-2011)
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Hector Martinez Arteche (Mexican, 1934-2011)
Region of Origin: Sonora, Mexico
Framing: Framed
Personalize: No
Year of Production: 1962
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 37 in
Style: Mexican, Muralist, Social Realism, 20th Century, Post War, Figurative Art, Representational, Social Realist, José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Signed, Dated, Framed
Culture: Mexican
Item Width: 25.25 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1960-1969
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: Untitled (Miners)
Material: Canvas, Oil
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Subject: Miners, Mine, Tunnel, Cave, Figures, People, Men Working
Type: Painting
COA Issued By: Jarrett McCusker
Theme: Mining, Blue Collar Workers, Labor
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
