Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Geometric Cactus Landscape

Date

1977-02

Creator

Jesse Sifuentes See all items with this value

Description

This painting by Jesse Sifuentes shows a landscape scene featuring cactuses. Several TSU art alumni talk about how Dr. John Biggers taught them based on themes more than techniques. Many works from the 1970s use geometric styles, perhaps a reflection of lessons from the time.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

HBCU student activism See all items with this value

Landscapes See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Additional Subject

Chicano art

Educators

Faculty

Mexican American art

Nature

Plants

Type

Painting

Medium

paint on canvas

Measurements

35 1/2 in x 64 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc29

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0016

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection