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Rear Guard

1929
(Mexican, 1883–1949)
(American, 1894–1966)
Mexico, 20th century
lithograph
Image: 35.4 x 47.2 cm (13 15/16 x 18 9/16 in.)
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 1950.436
© José Clemente Orozco / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SOMAAP, Mexico
Catalogue raisonné: Hopkins 9; Orozco 4
State: I/I
Edition: edition of 100
Location: not on view
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The rear guard is the part of a military group tasked with protecting the main force from rear attacks. In this lithograph showing the Mexican Revolution, some members are even holding children.
Rear Guard

Rear Guard

1929

José Clemente Orozco, George C. Miller

(Mexican, 1883–1949), (American, 1894–1966)
Mexico, 20th century

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