Hernando Tejada
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.
Hernando Tejada | |
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El Gato del Río, Tejada's most famous work | |
| Born | February 1, 1924 Pereira, Colombia |
| Died | June 1, 1998 (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | Departmental Institute of Fine Arts National University of Colombia |
| Notable work | El Gato del Río |
| Website | www |
Women and cats were common themes in his works. In his later years, another theme was the inclusion of mangroves and their surrounding environment.
His nickname of tejadita alludes to his short stature (1.50 meters tall).
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