Juan Nepomuceno Herrera
An edition of Juan Nepomuceno Herrera (2018)
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By Margarita de Orellana
Publish Date
2018
Publisher
Artes de México y del Mundo
Language
spa
Pages
117
Description:
Juan Nepomuceno Herrera (Leon, Mexico 1818-1878) is a name bound to the history of Mexican art since he is considered one of the leading painters of the 19th century. This book explores his masterfully executed religious paintings and his extraordinary work as a portrait artist. The texts featured herein revisit Herrera's formative years and examine the aesthetic influence of his work as one of the most prominent painters of his time.
subjects: Mexican Portrait painting, Portrait painting, History
People: Juan Nepomuceno Herrera y Romero (1818-1878)
Places: Mexico
Times: 19th century