Jo Mora Posters
Who was Jo Mora?
Jo Mora, born in Uruguay in 1876 came to the US as a child. He became a cartoonist for the Boston Newspaper as an adult, moved to the Southwest where he lived as a cowboy and student of the Hopi and Navajo Indian tribes, even learning their languages. Many of his books, sculptures. murals and paintings hung in public buildings all over the West. In 1906, Mora returned to California where his career continued to flourish. He was very active in the Carmel art community where even taught classes at the old Arts and Crafts Hall in Carmel while fulfilling major commissions across the country. Jo Mora's Posters, or cartes, as he called them, were historically accurate and humorous. The prints are highly collectable.
*These posters can be located at Casa Serrano in downtown Monterey, Ca.
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The Evolution of the Cowboy
Jo Mora 1933 This carte depicts the styles of Spanish Conquistadors, early rancheros, working cowboys, and their gear in a rodeo arena. 
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Jo Mora 1942 This carte highlights much of the colorful history of Carmel. |
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California
Jo Mora 1945 This carte was the first of Mora's colorful illustrated maps, but was his second and smaller map of California. |
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Monterey Bay
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Yosemite
Jo Mora 1931 This carte depicts the different landmarks within Yosemite and the diverse activities pertaining to that area. |
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Grand Canyon
Jo Mora 1931 This black and white carte illustrates the diverse land marks of the Grand Canyon as well as various activities pertaining to the area. |
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Grand Canyon
Jo Mora 1931 This carte is Mora's first color depiction of the Grand Canyon. A colorful twin to the black and white illustration of the Grand Canyon. |
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Indians of North America
Jo Mora 1950 This illustration details Native American life, dress, and customs. It depicts Mora's respect for Native Americans. 
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