A Life of Rebellion and Law Joaquín Clausell was a Mexican lawyer, political activist, and journalist who became known for his Impressionist paintings of Mexican landscapes and seascapes. Born in Campeche, his early life was marked by a rebellious nature; at age sixteen, a public confrontation with the governor led to his expulsion from school and the state. Seeking a new start, he moved to Mexico City, where he faced extreme poverty w…