Pablo Alborno
The Dutch may have van Gogh, but in South America, it’s all about Paraguayan artist Pablo Alborno, whose work is displayed throughout the continent. Born in 1877, Alborno rose to fame in the art world for his lush, green landscapes created with oil. In 1903, he won a government scholarship while attending Instituto Paraguayo and continued his studies in Rome. Alborno, recognized by his native Paraguay for his artistic talents, was ultimately appointed Director of the National Academy of Fine Arts in 1909, as well as becoming a professor of drawing and painting at el Colegio de San Jose. One of his pieces, “La partida a las cartas,” won the 1910 silver medal in the Centennial Exposition, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Alborno, who would dedicate his life to art, passed away in 1958 in his native land.
