Who painted Cactus from Mexico?

Cactus from Mexico was painted by Edward Kemble in 1885.

Where can I see Cactus from Mexico?

Cactus from Mexico is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cactus from Mexico?

Cactus from Mexico is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Cactus from Mexico?

Museum-quality prints of Cactus from Mexico are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Cactus from Mexico

Edward Kemble , 1885

Cactus from Mexico is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Edward Kemble. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in black ink: Kemble; lower left in graphite by unknown hand: [not deciphered] plate on or before / cactus from Mexico - Century; lower center in graphite by unknown hand: 10 1/2 - 13 1/2 / [not deciphered] - 19 1/2; lower right in brown ink by unknown hand: 3 1/2 / 91233 / 20; lower right in graphite by unknown hand: Ro[not deciphered]; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: $3.00 [circled]; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: RA; verso in blue colored pencil: Cty. / a 173 [circled] / Kemble, EW / P / 11 x13 / 30 -190 / 35; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Century / Magazine / E. W. Kemble / a very famous / illustrator / Cactus from Mexico / June 1885
Markings: Marked:embossed lower left: BRISTOL BOARD EXTRA SUPER [circled] / A N C N Y [with clover]

About this work

Overview

Cactus from Mexico is a pen-and-ink drawing by Edward Kemble, dated 1885, depicting two men posed in front of a prominent cactus.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing contrasts two figures: one in Western attire (long coat, top hat) and the other in traditional Mexican clothing (poncho, wide-brimmed hat), set against the backdrop of a sprawling, spiky cactus, potentially symbolizing cultural encounter or juxtaposition.

Technique & Style

Executed in detailed, realistic pen-and-ink, the work showcases Kemble's technical skill through varied line work and shading, achieving depth and texture in both the cactus's organic forms and the men's attire.

History & Provenance

Created in 1885 by Edward Kemble, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

The drawing may reflect late 19th-century interests in Mexican culture and landscapes among American artists, though without further context, Kemble's specific inspirations or the work's original purpose remain unclear.

Legacy

While the drawing demonstrates Kemble's artistic proficiency, its broader impact or influence within his oeuvre or beyond is not detailed in the provided information.