José María Jara (1866–1939) was a Mexican painter from Orizaba, Veracruz, whose works were mostly dedicated to capturing Mexican folk customs. He was a noted student of Santiago Rebull, José Salomé Pina and José María Velasco. His best-known work is called ''El Velorio'', which depicts a wake on the floor of a house by a humble family. This painting was presented at the World's Fair in Paris. Other paintings include ''La Fundación de México'', ''Los aguadores adornando una fuente para la fiesta de la Santa Cruz'' and ''Los primeros pasos''.

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19th-century Mexican painters Mexican male painters 20th-century Mexican painters 1939 deaths 1866 births People from Orizaba Artists from Veracruz 19th-century Mexican male artists 20th-century Mexican male artists {{mexico-painter-stub