María Izquierdo (artist)

María Izquierdo
Born
María Cenobia Izquierdo Gutiérrez

(1902-10-30)October 30, 1902
DiedDecember 2, 1955(1955-12-02) (aged 53)
Mexico City, Mexico
EducationEscuela Nacional de Bellas Artes (Academy of Fine Arts)
OccupationPainter
SpouseCándido Posadas

María Izquierdo (born María Cenobia Izquierdo Gutiérrez; October 30, 1902 – December 2, 1955) was a Mexican painter. She is known for being the first Mexican woman to have her artwork exhibited in the United States. She committed her life and career to art that displayed her Mexican roots.