The artwork, titled “Peñascos del cerro de Atzacoalco,” was created by the artist Jose Maria Velasco in the year 1876. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene and expansive natural scene dominated by rugged rock formations in the foreground. The rocky terrain is intricately detailed with varying shades of brown and vegetation sprouting amidst the rocky outcrops, illustrating Velasco’s attention to naturalistic depiction. The midground transitions to a calm body of water that stretches towards the viewer, reflecting the hues of the surrounding landscape. In the background, earthy-toned hills rise, creating a harmonious and balanced composition that exemplifies the Realism movement’s emphasis on accurate and detailed portrayals of nature. The sky above is clear and vast, adding a sense of openness to the landscape, encapsulating the tranquil essence of the natural world.
