Gabriel Flores, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gabriel Flores

painter, muralist

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1930

Place of Birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Date of Death: 14-Dec-1993

Profession: painter

Nationality: Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Gabriel Flores

  • Gabriel Flores (February 9, 1930 – December 14, 1993) was a prominent Mexican painter and muralist born in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
  • Between 1956 and 1993, his murals focused on historical and universal themes, as well as the ability of art functioning as social commentary.
  • In the 1960s, at the height of his career, he created his magnum opus Los Niños Héroes, depicting the sacrifice of six child soldiers during the Mexican-American War.
  • Gabriel Flores described himself, saying "I do not want much; I have what I like, above all my freedom."

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