Dr. Atl (Gerardo Murillo) (b.1875-1964)
Popocatépetl…amada, c. 1925
Charcoal and graphite on paper
11 x 15 in framed size 18 x 22 x 1 in
27.9 x 38.1 cm
27.9 x 38.1 cm
Charcoal and graphite drawing executed on heavy weight, off-white machine made wove paper with a deckle finish on the left and bottom edges. Image depicts the peak of Mexico's Popocatepetl...
Charcoal and graphite drawing executed on heavy weight, off-white machine made wove paper with a deckle finish on the left and bottom edges. Image depicts the peak of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, with dark shadows.
The work is a classic example of his style and features one of his most frequently depicted subjects,, a volcano. After the eruption of the Paricutin volcano in the state of Michoacan. Dr. Atl studied volcanos over many years, observing its evolution. Dr. Atl had a special affection for volcanoes and the title shows the affection as a declaration of love.
The work is a classic example of his style and features one of his most frequently depicted subjects,, a volcano. After the eruption of the Paricutin volcano in the state of Michoacan. Dr. Atl studied volcanos over many years, observing its evolution. Dr. Atl had a special affection for volcanoes and the title shows the affection as a declaration of love.
