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Pedro Coronel

Mexican abstract painter

Died when: 62 years 59 days (745 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Pedro Coronel

Pedro Coronel (b.Jerez, Zacatecas March 25, 1922- d.Mexico City May 23, 1985) was a Mexican sculptor and painter, part of the Generación de la Ruptura, bringing innovation into Mexican art in the mid 20th century.

Coronel’s training was with artists of the Mexican muralism tradition, with influence from artists like Diego Rivera.This influence remained with the use of pre Hispanic themes and colors in his work.

However, his artistic trajectory took him towards more use of color and more abstract forms in his work, due to influences from artists such as Rufino Tamayo.

His work was exhibited and gained recognition in Mexico, the United States and Europe.Shortly before his death, he donated his considerable personal art collection to the people of Mexico, which was used to open the Museo Pedro Coronel in the city of Zacatecas.


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