José Clemente OrozcoMexican, 1883–1949The Unemployed
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Where is “The Unemployed” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1944.749
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In the catalog
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — © the artist or rights holder
In the life of José Clemente Orozco
The whole life1927–1934
The United States: “artist in residence” at colleges
In 1927–1934 Orozco again lives in the United States, working at colleges as an “artist in residence”: the master lives on the school’s campus while painting a mural and involves students in his work.
1930
Edward Weston photographs Orozco
In 1930 Edward Weston makes a portrait of Orozco, which was the artist’s own favourite; Weston considered it one of his finest portraits.
30 July 1932 – 14 August 1932
Took part in: 1932 Summer Olympics
