The artwork titled “Valle de México desde el cerro de Santa Isabel,” created by Jose Maria Velasco in 1883, exemplifies the Realism art movement and is classified as a landscape genre.
In the artwork, a panoramic view of the Valley of Mexico is meticulously captured, showcasing the vast expanse with a high degree of detail and naturalism characteristic of Realism. The foreground is dominated by rugged terrain and scattered vegetation, interspersed with boulders and a lone figure, adding a human element to the otherwise grand natural scenery. Stretching into the distance, the valley reveals a mosaic of agricultural fields, bodies of water, and quaint pathways leading towards the horizon. The distant mountains and sky, painted with delicate, almost ethereal brushstrokes, convey a serene yet majestic atmosphere. The clarity and precision in the representation of light, texture, and spatial depth highlight Velasco’s masterful ability to portray the natural landscape.
