Imagine a man fascinated with the history and cultures of the world, who spoke multiple languages, and who could express his passion in virtually any artistic manner necessary to convey his ideas. Then imagine this gifted man as a loving husband and father, unpretentious in manner and dress, with the laid-back insight and humor of an old friend. This only begins to tell the story of artist Joseph Jacinto "Jo" Mora (1876-1947).

With a list of abilities as long as a well-thrown reata, Mora served as illustrator, painter, sculptor, printmaker, writer, photographer, architect, pictorial cartographer, cartoonist, and cowboy--all of which enabled him to express his love of Western history. He explored California missions, the natural glories of Yosemite, California's ranch life, and eventually the culture of the Hopi and Navajo in Arizona. During his travels, Mora documented observations that became the source material and inspiration for much of his later artwork.

An essential addition to any collection of Western art and Americana, The Life and Times of Jo Mora provides an in-depth and engaging portrait of this gifted illustrator, painter, writer, cartographer, and sculptor.


Imagine a man fascinated with the history and cultures of the world, who spoke multiple languages, and who could express his passion in virtually any artistic manner necessary to convey his ideas. Then imagine this gifted man as a loving husband and father, unpretentious in manner and dress, with the laid-back insight and humor of an old friend. This only begins to tell the story of artist Joseph Jacinto "Jo" Mora (1876-1947). With a list of abilities as long as a well-thrown reata, Mora served as illustrator, painter, sculptor, printmaker, writer, photographer, architect, pictorial cartographer, cartoonist, and cowboy--all of which enabled him to express his love of Western history. He explored California missions, the natural glories of Yosemite, California's ranch life, and eventually the culture of the Hopi and Navajo in Arizona. During his travels, Mora documented observations that became the source material and inspiration for much of his later artwork. An essential addition to any collection of Western art and Americana, The Life and Times of Jo Mora provides an in-depth and engaging portrait of this gifted illustrator, painter, writer, cartographer, and sculptor.
Imagine a man fascinated with the history and cultures of the world, who spoke mu