Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Luis G. Coto

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

1. Luis G. Coto Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje al gran artista
Luis G. Coto
1830-1891
pintor del valle de Toluca.
Patrimonio Cultural 1977.

English translation:
Tribute to the great artist
Luis G. Coto
1830-1891
painter of the Toluca Valley.
Cultural Heritage 1977.

Erected 1977 by Patrimonio Cultural.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 19° 17.524′ N, 99° 39.47′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Aquiles Serdán and Calle Nicolás Bravo Norte, on the right when traveling east on Aquiles Serdán. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ángel María Garibay K.

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(a few steps from this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs (a few steps from this marker); Leona Vicario (within shouting distance of this marker); Printing in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); José María González Arratia (within shouting distance of this marker); Morelos Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Toluca (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Toluca (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

2. Luis G. Coto Marker

The marker can be seen on the near left corner of the State of Mexico Judiciary building.

Paisaje de San Cristóbal Romita by Luis G. Coto, 1858 image. Click for full size.

March 22, 2021

3. Paisaje de San Cristóbal Romita by Luis G. Coto, 1858

Oil on canvas, Museo Nacional de Arte, INBA Acervo Constitutivo, 1982.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.