Who painted Mexican News?

Mexican News was painted by Alfred Jones in 1851.

Where can I see Mexican News?

Mexican News is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mexican News?

Mexican News is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Mexican News?

Museum-quality prints of Mexican News are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mexican News

Alfred Jones , 1851

Mexican News is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Alfred Jones. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: R.C.W. 1848 text at bottom in plate: Painted by R. C. Woodville / Engraved by Alfred Jones / Mexican News. / Engraved from the Original Picture / American Art-Union. 1851. / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1852 by the American Art Union in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York.

About this work

Overview

Mexican News is an 1851 engraving by Alfred Jones, depicting a lively scene of people gathering outside the 'American Hotel' to share news, set in a location suggested to be American by the eagle and shield on the hotel sign.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving captures a moment of communal news-sharing, with a central figure holding an 'EXTRA' edition newspaper, drawing in a diverse group of onlookers with varied reactions, emphasizing the social aspect of information dissemination.

Technique & Style

Jones employed fine-line engraving techniques to achieve detailed textures and shadows, lending a sense of realism to the everyday scene, with careful rendering of clothing, facial expressions, and environmental elements.

History & Provenance

Created in 1851, the engraving's specific historical context or original exhibition history is not detailed here, though its subject matter reflects the era's reliance on physical news distribution.

Context

The presence of a 'Post Office' sign alongside the 'American Hotel' situates the scene within a familiar, everyday American setting of the mid-19th century, highlighting hubs of community activity.