Alfredo Ramos Martínez's Mexican Landscapes at Louis Stern Fine Arts
Louis Stern Fine Arts presents 'Cordillera Mexicana,' an exhibition of works by Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871-1946) that underscores his deep bond with Mexico. The artist credited an orange tree from his childhood patio in Monterrey, Nuevo León, as his earliest teacher, inspiring his lifelong dedication to capturing Mexico's landscapes and people. He imparted this reverence to students at his open-air schools, including David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayo, who painted outdoors at his urging.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Cordillera Mexicana' at Louis Stern Fine Arts
- Features works by Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871-1946)
- Highlights artist's connection to his homeland Mexico
- Ramos Martínez's earliest teacher was an orange tree in Monterrey, Nuevo León
- He taught at revolutionary open-air schools
- Students included David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayo
- Students painted outdoors at his urging
- Artist turned to nature for inspiration throughout his career
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Ramos Martínez
- David Alfaro Siqueiros
- Rufino Tamayo
Institutions
- Louis Stern Fine Arts
Locations
- Monterrey
- Nuevo León
- Mexico