Joseph Jacinto Mora (1876-1947)
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Title:
"Evolution of a Cowboy"
Date:
1941
Size:
30 1/4" x 22 3/4"
Medium:
Color lithograph
Copyright 1933 Jo Mora Lower right image
Published 1941; 1947; 1952; Jo Mora Publications, Monterey, California Lower left margin
Signature: Jo Mora Lower center image
Directly from the estate of early California artist,
Thomas A. McGlynn (1878-1966)
NOTE: For this second version, the map of Salinas on either side of the "Sweet Heart of the Rodeo" was changed to black silhouettes of cowboys on horses following a chuck wagon. This was on a bright yellow background.
Joseph Jacinto "Jo" Mora was one of the most important cultural and artistic figures of the Monterey Peninsula. Moving to Carmel in 1921, his contributions—ranging from monumental public sculptures to humorous, highly detailed historical maps—cemented the region's historical identity and established the foundation of its local arts community. (MHAA)
Published 1941; 1947; 1952; Jo Mora Publications, Monterey, California Lower left margin
Signature: Jo Mora Lower center image
Directly from the estate of early California artist,
Thomas A. McGlynn (1878-1966)
NOTE: For this second version, the map of Salinas on either side of the "Sweet Heart of the Rodeo" was changed to black silhouettes of cowboys on horses following a chuck wagon. This was on a bright yellow background.
Joseph Jacinto "Jo" Mora was one of the most important cultural and artistic figures of the Monterey Peninsula. Moving to Carmel in 1921, his contributions—ranging from monumental public sculptures to humorous, highly detailed historical maps—cemented the region's historical identity and established the foundation of its local arts community. (MHAA)
