Hernando Tejada
Colombian painter (1924-1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Tejada and the second or maternal family name is Sáenz.
Hernando Tejada Sáenz (February 1, 1924 in Pereira, Colombia – June 1, 1998 in Cali, Colombia), popularly known as Tejadita, was a Colombian painter and sculptor. His most well-known sculpture, El Gato del Río, is a famous landmark of Cali, Colombia.
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Hernando Tejada | |
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Born | (1924-02-01)February 1, 1924 |
Died | June 1, 1998(1998-06-01) (aged 74) |
Alma mater | Departmental Institute of Fine Arts National University of Colombia |
Notable work | El Gato del Río |
Website | www |
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Women and cats were common themes in his works. In his later years, another theme was the inclusion of mangroves and their surrounding environment.[1]
His nickname of tejadita alludes to his short stature (1.50 meters tall).