Roberto Montenegro | |
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.jpg) An exhibition in Mexico City of Montenegro, Dolores del Río and Pedro Vargas, which includes a photograph of him (far right) | |
| Born | Roberto Montenegro Nervo February 19, 1885 |
| Died | October 13, 1968 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Known for | Painting |
Roberto Montenegro Nervo (February 19, 1885, in Guadalajara – October 13, 1968, in Mexico City) was a painter, muralist and illustrator, who was one of the first to be involved in the Mexican muralism movement after the Mexican Revolution. His most important mural work was done at the former San Pedro and San Pablo monastery but as his work did not have the same drama as other muralists, such as Diego Rivera, he lost prominence in this endeavor. Most of his career is dedicated to illustration and publishing, portrait painting and the promotion of Mexican handcrafts and folk art.