For this collection, I decided to create a variety of pieces that are notable, among other elements, for their color. I started by researching sone of the most known artists of all time, like Van Gogh or Pablo Picasso. I also had the idea of includingsome paintings and works related to my country, Mexico. Enjoy.
When Frida wasn't making surrealist self-portraits, she was creating pieces like this. This is the kid's funeral. His surrounding, the flowers and his clothing combine for a colorful image.
Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Vincent van Gogh, June 1888 - 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
This painting by Van Gogh surprised me by its beauty. It depicts a very faithful and calming view of the big blue sea. All the classic Van Gogh elements are here.
Olympic series, boxing, Hans Erni, 1983, From the collection of: The Olympic Museum
I didn't know the artist, but the work is amazingly beautiful and complex to make. It's part of a series of images relating to the Olympic Games. This was the most impressive one.
Natura morta con pesci, Pablo Picasso, 1932, From the collection of: Mart, Museum of modern and contemporary art of Trento and Rovereto
The classic Picasso style is pictured in this painting. Even though it's just fish, Picasso makes it a work of art. The colors in it called my attention the most.
This painting by Diego Rivera (not a mural) in his last days is breathtaking because of the colors that truly remind us of a sunset. A rainbow-like palette that takes us there.
Arte Urbano Ciudad de México, Claudio, 2013-11-15/2013-11-21, From the collection of: Consejo Ciudadano México DF
This urban art in the streets of Mexico City is tremendously beautiful due to the amount of vivid and delightful colors. Who says graffiti can't become an art? I don't.
Untitled (El Tajin), Charles Felix, 1973, From the collection of: The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles
This modern impression of ancient mayan paintings is quite accurate, with all the figures and colors inspired in the Mayan culture. It reminded me of Bonampak paintings, still maintaining its color today after centuries.
The Valley of Mexico Seen from the Tenayo Hill, Eugenio Landesio, 1870, From the collection of: Museo Nacional de Arte
This 19th Century painting of the Valley of Mexico is amazingly well crafted, with a good amount of colors and a great contrast between the blue skies and the green landscape.
Tláloc...volando hacia la transparencia del ser, Uzziel Álvarez Fuentes, 2013 - 2014, From the collection of: Hidro Arte - SACMEX
Another modern painting of an ancient culture, the Aztec this time, but this one tries more to imagine the world of Tlaloc, the God of Rain. The colors in it are overwhelming.
Martha and Mary Magdalene, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1598, From the collection of: Detroit Institute of Arts
This one makes contrast with all the other works, because of the style and the time. Caravaggio is now one of my new favorite painters, and this is the most colorful painting of him I could find.
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