Biography of maria izquierdo

Mexican painter (1902–1955)

María Izquierdo (born María Cenobia Izquierdo Gutiérrez; October 30, 1902 – December 2,^[1] 1955) was a Mexican painter.^[2] She is known for being the first Mexican woman to have her artwork exhibited in the United States.^[3] She committed her life and career to art that displayed her Mexican roots.

Early life

Izquierdo was born in San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico.^[2] At age five, she and her mother moved to Torreón after the death of her father. Her mother later married Dr. Nicanor Valdes Rodríguez, at which point Izquierdo was raised by her grandparents and relatives in small towns in Northern Mexico.^[4] Her grandmother and aunt were devout Catholics, and much of her upbringing revolved around daily Catholic traditions.^[3]

Always interested in art, Izquierdo spent much of her time alone, teaching herself art techniques.

In 1923, she and her family mov Lost (and Found) Artist Series: María Izquierdo - Artland ... HEBO