Cubist Painter and muralist known for "El Verano" from 1981 and other Latin American-themed works. He was one of the first to meld European modern painting with Latin American culture.
He had a childhood passion for music. However, after an ear deformity caused him to develop hearing difficulties, he begrudgingly gave up music and concentrated instead on painting.
He worked as a painting assistant to
He married Dalilla Galvez in 1919. His daughter, Ana Merida, grew up to be a famous ballet Dancer and Choreographer.
He was influenced by the work of Paul Klee.
