Geometric Cactus Landscape

Item

Original Title
title unknown
Devised Title
Geometric Cactus Landscape
Date
1977-02
Creator
Jesse Sifuentes
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
HBCU student activism
Landscapes
Art
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
Item sets
TSU Paintings