Fidel
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Oil on canvas from the Guayasamín Foundation
Oil on canvas, dedicated by the artist to Fidel, on his 35th birthday. The Commander in Chief met Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) in May of 1961 when the painter travelled to Cuba to take part in the International Labour Day celebrations. Fidel posed for the painter on four occasions: 1961, 1981, 1986 y 1996.
Oil on canvas, dedicated by the artist to Fidel on his 55th birthday.