José Ortega

This woodblock print depicts a standing man with his right hand over his chest and his left hand outstretched, holding a dead bird. A second man stands behind him but is eclipsed by the first except for a bit of his face and the gun he holds which protrudes toward the right. There is a live bird on the ground. The print is signed (l.c.) "9 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
Cazadores
woodblock print on paper
7 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 13.02 cm)
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This woodblock print depicts a man in trousers and a jacket compacted into the space of the print. The man is kneeling on his left knee while his right foot is raised and pushed up against a surface on the left of the image. Both of his arms are raised, with the left jutting out towards the viewer and the palm of his hand is fully visible. The numbered and print is signed (l.c.) "3 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
El bache
woodblock print on paper
7 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 13.02 cm)
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José Ortega
No es verdad (No. 1 of a set of 10 prints)
woodblock print on paper
7 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 13.02 cm);12 3/8 in x 8 7/16 in (31.43 cm x 21.43 cm)
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This woodblock print depicts the face of a man in profile. He is wearing a low, flat hat and the left side of his face is visible. The print is numbered and signed (l.c.) "2 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
Hombre
woodblock print on paper
7 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 13.02 cm)
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This woodblock print is a portrait of a man with his hands clasped below his chin. Two horns protrude from his forhead, a sword is angled across his body, showing the hilt. The print is signed (l.c.) "7 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
El rey godo
woodblock print on paper
7 1/16 in x 5 1/8 in (17.94 cm x 13.02 cm)
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The woodblock print depicts a circle of men sitting on the ground in a huddle, filling the paper. Six figures are visible, primarily only by their heads. One figure's back is to the viewer. The print is signed (l.c.) "5 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
Partida de mus
woodblock print on paper
5 1/8 in x 7 in (13.02 cm x 17.78 cm)
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This woodblock print depicts a man leaning over to gather up another figure lying contorted on the ground. There is a cross or a star by the squatting man's head. The print is signed (l.c.) "10 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
El enterrador
woodblock print on paper
7 1/16 in x 5 1/8 in (17.94 cm x 13.02 cm)
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This woodblock print depicts four men huddled in a circle in the foreground and another with his hands behind his head in the background. 
José Ortega
La Barba
woodblock print on paper
5 1/8 in x 7 in (13.02 cm x 17.78 cm)
Museum Purchase
The woodblock print depicts a man wearing a Montera toreros hat, that is, a bullfighter's hat, and holding an executioner's axe. His right arm is clad in the elaborate garb of a toreador. There appear to be pages on a table before him and he is holding one. There is a bucket to the left of him. Behind him are crosses on the left and a dog on the right. The print is signed (l.c.) "6 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
El matarife
woodblock print on paper
7 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 13.02 cm)
Museum Purchase
This woodblock print depicts a man clasping his hands in a prayer like gesture. His gaze is directed downward and towards his left. In front of him is a table with a wine glass and a sheet of paper. The print is signed (l.c.) "8 Pepe Ortega" in pencil.
José Ortega
El hombre bueno
woodblock print on paper
7 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 13.02 cm)
Museum Purchase

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11 Collection Object Sources

Cazadores (1954/1.65)
El bache (1954/1.59)
Hombre (1954/1.58)
El rey godo (1954/1.63)
Partida de mus (1954/1.61)
El enterrador (1954/1.66)
La Barba (1954/1.60)
El matarife (1954/1.62)
El hombre bueno (1954/1.64)

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