The offering
Saturnino Herrán Guinchard · 1913
Why it's great
An Indigenous couple in a boat of marigolds in the canals of Xochimilco, carrying flowers for the Day of the Dead. Saturnino Herrán painted 'La ofrenda' in 1913, and it is one of the best-known paintings about Mexican traditions. The bright orange cempasúchil flowers guide the spirits home. It's a loving picture of how Mexicans remember their families.
Where to see it
📍 Museo Nacional de ArteMexico 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.
