Tehuana
Saturnino Herrán Guinchard · 1914
Why it's great
A woman from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Mexico wears the beautiful, embroidered dress and headdress of her region. Saturnino Herrán celebrated Mexican folk culture in his paintings. The Tehuana dress later became famous because Frida Kahlo wore it. It's a colorful portrait of Mexican heritage.
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.
