Benito Quinquela Martín
Benito Quinquela Martín | |
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Quinquela Martín in 1933 | |
| Born | March 1, 1890 |
| Died | January 28, 1977 (aged 86) |
| Known for | Painting |
Benito Quinquela Martín (March 1, 1890 – January 28, 1977) was an Argentine painter. Quinquela Martín is considered the port painter-par-excellence and one of the most popular Argentine painters. His paintings of port scenes show the activity, vigor and roughness of the daily life in the port of La Boca.