Manuel’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Readers
Manuel Robbe French, 1872-1936

Indian Chief
Samuel A. Robb (American, 1851–1928)

Manuel Godoy
Agustin Esteve y Marqués (Spanish, 1753–c. 1820)

Laughing Mannequins (Maniquís riendo)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Portrait of General José Manuel Romero
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828)

Espejo Negro (Black Mirror)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Diosa, Historia (Goddess, History)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Good Reputation Sleeping (La buena fama durmiendo)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Calavera Tapatia
Attributed to Manuel Manilla (Mexican, 1830-c. 1900) or José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1852-1913)

Sin Título (Without Title)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Xipetotec
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

A Fish Called Saw (Un Pez que llaman Sierra)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Calavera of the Penitentiary
Manuel Manilla Mexican, 1830-c. 1900

Striking Worker Murdered (Obrero en huelga asesinado)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Fruta Prohibida (Forbidden Fruit)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

That Falls (que cae)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Salomé
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

The Man from Papantla (Señor de Papantla)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

The Visit (La Visita)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Angel of the Earthquake (Angel del Temblor)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002