Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus, Cuba — Central Region (Caribbean Region of the Americas)
Don Antonio Herr y Grau
Photographed By Shaw Zavoshy, March 24, 2023
1. Don Antonio Herr y Grau Marker
Homenaje a
Dn Antonio Herr Grau
por sus meritos.
Como artista, fue grande.
Como ciudadano, fue ejemplar.
Nacio en esta casa
el dia 16 de julio de 1848.
In honor of Don Antonio Herr y Grau – for his excellence. As an artist – he was great. As a citizen – he was exemplary. Born here on the 16th day of July, 1848.
Erected 1946 by Caballeros de Colon Consejo de Jesus 2503.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1848.
Location. 21° 48.156′ N, 79° 59.089′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus. Marker is on Calle Gutiérrez when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Gutiérrez 425, Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roberto López Bastida (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos J. Zerquera y Fernández de Lara (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
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Antonio Herr y Grau created masterly portraits of famous Cubans and other works of great importance to this city. The artistic products of this painter encompasses both mural and easel paintings. His work remains relevant as that of a self-taught painter who by observation followed academic standards. This Trinidadian painter of the last quarter of the 19th century transcended the limits of his time, not just for his aesthetic values but also for his work as an artist training other local artists and as a promoter of culture at a time when the city survived in abject poverty.(Submitted on April 17, 2023.)
Photographed By Shaw Zavoshy, March 24, 2023
2. Don Antonio Herr y Grau Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. some photos of his paintings – unas fotos de sus cuadros • a portrait of the artist - un retrato del artista • Can you help?
