El gallero
Saturnino Herrán Guinchard · 1913
Why it's great
A man in a hat sits and holds his rooster, a fighting cock, ready for a match. Saturnino Herrán painted the ordinary people of Mexico, including farmers and workers, as heroes. The bold shapes show his love of Mexican folk life. It's a proud portrait of a Mexican tradition.
Where to see it
📍 Aguascalientes MuseumAguascalientes City, Mexico
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About the artist
Saturnino Herrán Guinchard1887–1918 · born in Aguascalientes City · died in Mexico City
Saturnino Herrán was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, in 1887, and moved to Mexico City to study art. He painted Mexican workers, Indigenous people and traditions in a bold, strong style. He helped inspire later Mexican muralists. He died in 1918 at only 31.
